Explained: Why does Rajya Sabha have 'nominated' MPs, and who gets nominated? - The Indian Express

The Constitution allows for 12 nominated members in the Rajya Sabha with those favourable to ruling parties often getting the nomination

The government on Wednesday (July 6) nominated musician Ilaiyaraaja, track-and-field icon PT Usha, Telugu screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad, and philanthropist and spiritual leader Veerendra Heggade t… [+5144 chars]

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