Introduction:

The Lok Sabha (House of the People) is the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament, with 552 seats. This article will highlight the concept Lok Sabha along with significance and functions. The Lok Sabha (House of the People) is the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament, with 552 seats. 

What is the Parliament of India?

Parliament of India? is an English language phrase used by many Indians to refer to the Indian Parliament, the sole governing body of India. The term “Parliament” was first used in English in the mid-17th century, when John Milton’s poem “Parliament Of Free Britaine” was published. Over time, it has been referred to as “the supreme legislature”. The word parliament is derived from Latin meaning place of assembly. The Parliament of India consists of two houses or chambers: the Rajya Sabha  (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of People). It is bicameral with two houses, the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. Both these houses are directly elected by people through adult suffrage, i.e., one person one vote. 

What is Lok Sabha?

The Lok Sabha (House of the People) is the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament, with 552 seats. Parliament is a component of India’s federal polity. The country is divided into states and union territories each of which forms a legislative assembly or Vidhan Sabha. These states and union territories are represented in the Lok Sabha (House of the People) which is housed in New Delhi. In accordance with India’s constitution, two members are elected to represent every state and union territory in Parliament.

Significance of Lok Sabha in India:

In India , the Lok Sabha together with Rajya Sabha is known as the Parliaments. The Lok Sabha is a powerful body, having power to make laws in almost all areas of the country i.e., Union List, State List etc. The Union Government needs to get money through the Parliament by annually presenting its budget. The Parliament cannot withdraw its powers on any issue. In any case, it can create a new law or abolish old laws. It can change or scrap many administrative systems and methods of working including those regarding work culture, language of work and nature of work itself etc.

Powers and Functions of Lok Sabha:

1) Members of Lok Sabha have the right to raise questions on the work of Government and get answers from ministers.

2) Members of Lok Sabha are the members of Indian Parliament’s Lower House. They are directly elected by people. Accordingly, they can make laws in the country in accordance with the constitution. For this purpose, they can ask any question to the Prime Minister and other ministers.

3) Members of Lok Sabha represent their constituency (people). They are responsible for all matters concerning their constituency before the Parliament including development and prosperity related issues, public welfare schemes etc. They can hold discussions on these issues and suggest their betterment through speeches, debates and presentations etc. However, if these issues are not resolved then no further action is taken against it i.e., they cannot force any Minister to do something.

4) Members of Lok Sabha can oppose and protest against the action taken by the Government and bring the same matter to the notice of the Parliament by asking questions to the Prime Minister and other Ministers. In addition, they can even ask for discussion on this issue in their individual capacity.

5) Members of Lok Sabha have the right to raise questions, discuss and propose issues related to states, both in their individual capacity and on behalf of any party. However, they cannot force the Government to take any action on those requests.

6) Members of Lok Sabha are associated with discussions which are related to a particular bill or policy matter. They can ask questions and make suggestions too on this issue.

7) Members of Lok Sabha are associated with discussions which are related to budget estimates. They can ask questions and make suggestions too on this issue. In addition, they can put forward their recommendations regarding government expenditures in their capacity as an important member of the Parliament.

Conclusion:

In brief, the Lok Sabha is an association of people where there is no central control and it is ruled by the local bodies. Therefore, it is a legislative body in accordance with the Indian constitution which has wide ranging powers and the general public can raise any issue due to which delay in its working cannot be ruled out.