Lok Sabha facts for kids

The Lok Sabha (which means House of the People) is an important part of the Parliament of India. Think of it as one of the two main groups that make laws for the country. Members of the Lok Sabha are chosen by the people of India through direct elections. This means that every adult citizen gets to vote for who they want to represent them.

Since India became independent, there have been seventeen Lok Sabhas. The rules for the Lok Sabha are set by the Constitution. It says there can be a maximum of 552 members. Most of these members represent different parts of India. A few members (up to 20) represent the Union Territories. Also, the President can choose two members from the Anglo-Indian community if they feel this group isn't represented enough.

Each Lok Sabha usually lasts for five years. After this time, it is normally dissolved, and new elections are held. However, in special situations like an emergency, its term can be extended for one year at a time. The current Lok Sabha, the 17th one, was formed in May 2019.

The Lok Sabha meets in the Lok Sabha Chambers. This building is located in Sansad Bhavan, on Sansad Marg, in New Delhi, the capital city of India.

History of the Lok Sabha

The idea of having elected representatives in India has a long history. Before India became independent, it was ruled by the British. During this time, the British government slowly allowed more Indians to be part of the government.

Here's a quick look at when each Lok Sabha session started:

India gained its independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. Before this, the Indian Independence Act was passed on July 18, 1947. This act divided British India into two new countries: India and Pakistan.

After independence, a special group called the Constituent Assembly was formed. This group worked to create India's own Constitution. India officially became a republic on January 26, 1950. This meant it would be governed by its own elected representatives, not by a king or queen. The Lok Sabha was then formed as a key part of this new government.

How Lok Sabha Members are Chosen

Members of the Lok Sabha are chosen from different states and union territories across India. Each area gets a certain number of seats based on its population. This makes sure that people from all parts of the country are represented.

Here's how many seats each state and territory has in the Lok Sabha:

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