00:00 The roads of politics today are buzzing with the echoes of Rajya Sabha today.
00:11 The Rajya Sabha election commenced at 9 am today in the morning with 41 out of 56 candidates
00:16 already declared victorious and opposed due to lack of opposition.
00:20 Some prominent names in this list are Sonia Gandhi of the Congress party.
00:24 But fierce contest is anticipated on the remaining 15 seats of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal and Karnataka.
00:29 In Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party is expected to win 7 out of 10 vacant seats
00:34 while Samajwadi Party is expected to secure 3.
00:37 However, the BJP is confident of securing 8 seats as the candidacy of Sanjay Seth may
00:42 lead to contest on one more seat.
00:44 Meanwhile, the state of Karnataka will witness 5 candidates vying for 4 Rajya Sabha seats
00:49 with the Congress projected to win 3 and BJP 1.
00:51 Whereas in Himachal Pradesh, the Congress is likely to win the single Rajya Sabha seat
00:56 fielding the senior party candidate Abhishek Manu Singh.
00:59 The elections are pivotal as they will determine the composition of the upper house and have
01:03 implication on the legislative decision making.
01:06 But definitely there are some concern and one big concern among these elections are
01:10 that what kind of election is this when there is no moral code of conduct and most importantly
01:14 there is no election booth for people.
01:16 Well, it's not actually commoners like us who will vote in this election for the Rajya
01:20 Sabha MPs.
01:21 It's the MLAs who we have already elected, they are going to elect the Rajya Sabha MPs.
01:26 But what exactly is the procedure?
01:28 Well, it's easier than you think.
01:30 Firstly, for an instance, let's take a seat as an example.
01:34 Take party A and B, both have fielded their candidates for this specific Rajya Sabha seat.
01:39 Now the Rajya Sabha election process will employ the single transferable vote system
01:43 ensuring the proportional representation in this election.
01:47 MLAs will have to rank their candidates in order of preference of their balance.
01:52 Candidates securing quota through the first preference vote or subsequent redistribution
01:56 will get elected.
01:57 Well, there is also flexibility as party allow the cross party voting line which creates
02:03 the cross line voting system too and it fosters equitable representation in this election.
02:09 A specific quota or preference vote is needed for the victory and it is determined by the
02:13 state and size assembly of the Rajya Sabha seat.
02:16 For multiple seat scenarios, a modified formula calculates the total vote required like what
02:21 is happening in Uttar Pradesh where you have to elect a Rajya Sabha MP.
02:24 Only 37 votes are required for one Rajya Sabha seat.
02:28 The Rajya Sabha being a permanent body sees one third of its members retiring in every
02:33 two years which shows the continuity in this body.
02:37 Eligibility criteria for Rajya Sabha seat includes Indian citizenship, age above 30
02:42 and qualifications determined by the parliament.
02:45 Member serves a fixed six-year term except those elected by elections who are serving
02:51 the remaining term.
02:52 The structure facilitates regular turnover while maintaining the stability in this system.
02:57 The Rajya Sabha thus reflects evolving preference of voters and ensures experienced members
03:02 to contribute effectively in legislative process.
03:06 Overall, this system aims to inclusive representation where elected members advocate for diverse
03:12 interest and uphold democratic principles.
03:15 As a crucial part of India's parliamentary system, the Rajya Sabha plays a pivotal role
03:19 in lawmaking and governance, ensuring the voices of various states and territories are
03:23 heard at the national level.
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