Rajya Sabha
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Rajya Sabha
C20: Hindi, rajya state + sabha assembly
Example Sentences
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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.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
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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