Rajya Sabha Election Process: How Members Are Elected and Voting Process

Introduction

Rajya Sabha members are indirectly elected, the public does not vote directly.

Who votes?

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Voting Process

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Votes required for victory

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Formula

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Allocation of seats

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Tenure

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Total seats

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