List of current members of the Rajya Sabha
The Parliament of India a bicameral legislature composed of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. Membership is limited to 250 members. 238 are elected by the State legislative assemblies, and 12 are nominated by the president of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. Members sit for overlapping six years terms, with one-third of the members retiring every two years.