State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)
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Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)
[!IMPORTANT] Rajasthan has a Unicameral Legislature, meaning it only has a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and no Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). The current strength of the Rajasthan Assembly is 200 members.
1. Constitutional Provisions
- Article 168: Constitution of Legislatures in States.
- Article 170: Composition of the Legislative Assemblies (Max 500, Min 60).
- Article 172: Duration of State Legislatures (Usually 5 years).
- Article 173: Qualifications for membership (Citizen of India, 25+ years of age).
- Article 178: The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
2. Evolution of Rajasthan Assembly
| Assembly | Year | Seats | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Assembly | 1952тАУ1957 | 160 | First elections; Narottam Lal Joshi was Speaker. |
| 6th Assembly | 1977тАУ1980 | 200 | Strength fixed at 200 (current strength). |
| 16th Assembly | 2023тАУPresent | 200 | Current Assembly; Vasudev Devnani is Speaker. |
3. 16th Vidhan Sabha Composition (2023 Elections)
- Elections Held: November 2023
- Party Strengths: BJP - 115, INC - 66, BAP - 3, BSP - 2, RLP - 1, RLD - 1, Independent - 8.
- Women Representation: 20 Women MLAs elected.
- Reserved Seats: SC - 34, ST - 25.
4. Key Officials and Historical Facts
| Position | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Current Speaker | Vasudev Devnani | 16th Assembly (Ajmer North) |
| Pro-tem Speaker | Kalicharan Saraf | 16th Assembly |
| Leader of Opposition | Tika Ram Jully | 16th Assembly (INC) |
| First Speaker | Narottam Lal Joshi | 1952тАУ1957 |
| First Woman Speaker | Sumitra Singh | 12th Assembly (2003) |
| First woman MLA | Yashoda Devi | 1953 (By-election, Banswara) |
5. Assembly Building
- The current Assembly building is located at Janpath, Jaipur.
- It was inaugurated by the President of India, K. R. Narayanan, on 6 March 2001.
- The building reflects the architecture of all regions of Rajasthan (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Shekhawati, etc.).
[!NOTE] Pro-tem Speaker: Appointed by the Governor to administer oaths to new members and conduct the election of the permanent Speaker.
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