Why is Rajya Sabha essential to the Indian parliamentary scheme and federal structure? Comment

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Q) “Why is Rajya Sabha essential to the Indian parliamentary scheme and federal structure? Comment (15 marks, 250 words)

राज्यसभा भारतीय संसदीय योजना और संघीय ढांचे के लिए क्यों आवश्यक है? टिप्पणी कीजिए”

Demand of the Question– This question demands understanding of Rajya Sabha as an important pillar of Federal structure.

Directive Word– Why- This demands reasons. Comment- This keyword demands mentioning both agreements and disagreement for the statement.

Structure of the Answer

Intro–Introduce by describing the upper house of the Parliament.

Body-In the first part, mention the reasons by describing why is Rajya Sabha essential to Parliament. In the second part, mention why is Rajya Sabha essential to Federal Structure. In the last part, address the debate of is Rajya Sabha second or secondary part of Parliament and If Rajya Sabha can be removed. Use both sides to come to the Conclusion.

Conclusion– State the Basic Structure Doctrine and connect federalism and Rajya Sabha. Also mention the importance of Rajya Sabha while stating ways for its betterment.

Part of Syllabus– GS Paper -2- Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.