Rajya Sabha

American

[rahj-yuh suhb-hah] / ˈrɑdʒ yə ˈsʌb hɑ /

noun

the upper house of parliament in India.

Rajya Sabha British

/ ˈrɑːdʒjə ˈsʌbə /

noun

the upper chamber of India's Parliament Compare Lok Sabha

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Etymology

Origin of Rajya Sabha

C20: Hindi, rajya state + sabha assembly

Example Sentences

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On Monday, Dhankhar presided over a Rajya Sabha - the upper house - session and swore in new members.

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With the vice president's seat now vacant, his responsibilities are likely to be handled by the deputy chairperson of the Rajya Sabha or another member designated by the president.

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Mr Kharge, a member of the Rajya Sabha or upper house of parliament, has not been suspended yet.

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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.

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On Thursday, the upper house, or the Rajya Sabha, debated the bill and passed it unanimously.

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