Rajya Sabha gets new Secretary General

Rajya Sabha plays an important role in strengthening parliamentary democracy and federal polity in India. Analyze.   (250 Words) 

Approach:

• Introduce by highlighting the major characteristics of Rajya Sabha - Like permanent chamber, Nominated members
• Through a diagram highlight major differences in roles and powers of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
• Elaborate the role of Rajya Sabha in strengthening democracy
• Highlight the major challenges in the functioning of the Rajya Sabha
• Way Forward / Conclusion