sentence: Members sit for six-year terms, with one third of the members retiring every two years.
sentences_before: The 'Rajya Sabha' or 'Council of States' is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Membership is limited to 250 members. Twelve of the members are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. The rest of the house is elected by the state and territorial legislatures.
concept_name: member
headings: Rajya Sabha
categories: Parliaments Politics of India