Article 80 of CoI : Article 80: Composition of the Council of States.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Nomination of Members by the President

Situation: The President of India is tasked with nominating 12 members to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).

Example: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a renowned scientist, is nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha due to his significant contributions to science and technology. Similarly, a famous author like Chetan Bhagat could be nominated for his contributions to literature, and a social worker like Medha Patkar could be nominated for her work in social service.

Explanation: This example illustrates how the President can nominate individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as literature, science, art, and social service to the Rajya Sabha.

Example 2:

Scenario: Election of State Representatives

Situation: The Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra is conducting elections to choose representatives for the Rajya Sabha.

Example: Maharashtra has been allocated 19 seats in the Rajya Sabha as per the Fourth Schedule. The elected members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly vote to elect these 19 representatives using the system of proportional representation by means of a single transfe...

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