Rajya Sabha
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Rajya Sabha
C20: Hindi, rajya state + sabha assembly
Example Sentences
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Mr Kharge, a member of the Rajya Sabha or upper house of parliament, has not been suspended yet.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2023
There are two Muslim BJP members in the upper house, the Rajya Sabha, whose members are chosen by state legislatures or appointed by the president.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2018
The Juvenile Justice Bill was ratified by the country’s upper house of parliament, or Rajya Sabha, after the lower house did so in May, the BBC reported.
From Time • Dec. 23, 2015
During his career he won Grammys, was awarded honorary degrees and received India’s highest civilian honor, the Rajya Sabha.
From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2012
Mukherjee recited Modi’s ambitious aims and intentions to a combined session of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
From Newsweek
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