Music Composer Ilaiyaraaja, Athlete P.T Usha, Philanthropist V Heggade & Screen writer V V Prasad Nominated to Rajya Sabha

Music Composer Ilaiyaraaja, Athlete P.T Usha, Philanthropist V Heggade & Screen writer V V Prasad Nominated to Rajya Sabha

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Category : National Published on: July 09 2022

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  • Iconic composer Ilaiyaraaja, celebrated athlete PT Usha, Indian philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad Garu have been nominated to Rajya Sabha.
  • The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service.
  • The rationale behind this principle of nomination is to provide eminent persons a place in the Rajya Sabha without going through the process of election.
  • The Rajya Sabha should consist of no more than 250 members—238 members representing the States and Union Territories and 12 members nominated by the President.
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