Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's bicameral parliament, is also known as the Council of States. It is a permanent house that represents the states of India and is one of the two houses required to pass legislation in India. The other house is the Lok Sabha, the lower house.

Rajya Sabha is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) who are elected by the state legislatures. The President of India also nominates 12 MPs from amongst the distinguished citizens of India. The total membership of the Rajya Sabha is 245. Of these, 233 are elected by the state legislatures and 12 are nominated by the President. The term of office of a member of the Rajya Sabha is six years.

Rajya Sabha also known as a permanent house

Rajya Sabha is a permanent house because its members are not subject to re-election. This means that the Rajya Sabha can provide continuity and stability in the law-making process. It also provides a check on the hasty decisions of the Lok Sabha, the other house of parliament.

The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house because it is not subject to dissolution. The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, is subject to dissolution by the president of India. The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved. 

The Rajya Sabha is a house of review. The Lok Sabha is the house of legislation. The Rajya Sabha can delay the passage of bills passed by the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha can also block the passage of bills. 

The Rajya Sabha is a house of experts. The members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen on the basis of their expertise in various fields. The members of the Rajya Sabha are not subject to the party whip. 

The Rajya Sabha is a house of reconciliation. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the state and union territory legislatures. The members of the Rajya Sabha are not subject to the party whip. 

The Rajya Sabha is a house of dignity. The members of the Rajya Sabha are not required to take an oath of allegiance to any particular party. The Rajya Sabha is a house of wisdom. The members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen on the basis of their wisdom and experience. 

The Rajya Sabha is a house of elders. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected on the basis of their age. The Rajya Sabha is a house of respect. The members of the Rajya Sabha are respected for their experience and wisdom.

The Rajya Sabha plays an important role in the Indian parliamentary system. It is the forum in which the states are represented and their views can be aired. It is also a platform for national unity as it brings together representatives from all over the country.