Nominations and Election
When, under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935, the Legislative Council came into existence in the United Provinces, it comprised 60 members. On 26 January 1950, the total membership of the Vidhan Parishad (legislative council) of Uttar Pradesh state was increased from 60 to 72. With the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act 1956, the strength of the Council was enhanced to 108. After the reorganisation of Uttar Pradesh state in November 2000 and the creation of Uttarakhand state, this strength has now reduced to 100. The present composition of the Vidhan Parishad is as follows:
- 10 members are nominated by the governor of Uttar Pradesh.
- 38 members are elected by the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha members.
- 36 members are elected by the Local bodies.
- 8 members are elected by the teachers.
- 8 members are elected by the graduates.
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