Rajya Sabha
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Rajya Sabha
C20: Hindi, rajya state + sabha assembly
Example Sentences
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In the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the parliament, opposition MP Derek O'Brien was suspended for "ignoble conduct" after he shouted slogans demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 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
Unless the Rajya Sabha is allowed to operate in the time that is left, two potentially major successes will be among measures that have been stalled.
From Newsweek
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