Odisha Assembly passes a resolution for establishing Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) in state

On September 6, the Odisha Assembly has passed a resolution for establishing Legislative Council ( Vidhan Parishad or second House of legislature). As per the resolution, the proposed Council will function similar to the Rajya Sabha in Parliament and will have 49 members. In every two years, one-third member of the Legislative Council will retire. ..

Topics: Abhayachandra Jain • Government • Legislative Council • Legislatures • Member of the Legislative Assembly • Parliament • Parliament of India • Rajya Sabha • Sidharth Kuncalienker • State Legislative Assembly • State Legislative Council