Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha, or the House of the People, is the directly elected lower house of India’s Parliament.

• Each Member of Parliament (MP) represents a particular constituency, or electoral area. Citizens vote to choose one MP from their constituency.
• The Lok Sabha normally has a term of five years. It can be dissolved earlier if the government loses support or if fresh elections are needed.
• Its members play a key role in deciding who governs India. The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers must have the confidence of the Lok Sabha; if they lose a majority vote, the government may have to resign.
• The Lok Sabha discusses and passes laws, approves taxation and government spending, and questions ministers about their decisions. This helps make the executive answerable to elected representatives.
• In the 2024 general election, people elected members to the 18th Lok Sabha. Its importance shows how India’s democracy connects citizens’ votes to the national government.