Rajya Sabha Members Allocation in India

The Rajya Sabha, also known as the Council of States, is the upper house of India's Parliament. Its members are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territories. The allocation of seats to states in the Rajya Sabha is done on the basis of the population of each state, as per the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India. States with larger populations get more representatives in the Rajya Sabha than states with smaller populations.

Which State Has the Most Rajya Sabha Members?

As of April 10, 2022, and generally, the state with the largest population in India is Uttar Pradesh. Consequently, Uttar Pradesh also has the maximum number of members representing it in the Rajya Sabha.

Let's look at the number of Rajya Sabha seats allocated to some of the states mentioned in the options:

From the table and the understanding of seat allocation based on population, it is clear that Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Rajya Sabha members among the options provided and indeed among all Indian states.

Therefore, the state that has the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha as of 10 April 2022 is Uttar Pradesh, with 31 seats.

Revision Table: Rajya Sabha Seats by State

Quick look at the number of Rajya Sabha seats for key states:

• Uttar Pradesh: 31
• Maharashtra: 19
• Tamil Nadu: 18
• West Bengal: 16
• Bihar: 16
• Karnataka: 12
• Madhya Pradesh: 11
• Rajasthan: 10

Additional Information on Rajya Sabha

Here are some more facts about the Rajya Sabha:

• It is a permanent house and is not subject to dissolution.
• One-third of its members retire every second year, and new members are elected to fill the vacancies.
• The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• Members are elected for a term of six years.