India’s #SkillTheNation Challenge Takes Off – President Murmu, Ministers and MPs Enroll in the SOAR AI Skilling Drive

Breaking: parliament roster lists 10 Members of parliament across Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

A fresh roster released today enumerates 10 lawmakers serving in India’s Parliament, with five in the Lok Sabha and five in the Rajya Sabha. The list offers a snapshot of current representation ahead of upcoming sessions.

In the lok Sabha, the names include Ms. Manju Sharma; Ms. Shobhanaben Baraiya; Shri G. M. harish Balayogi; Ms. Bijuli Kalita Medhi; and Shri P. P. Chaudhary. In the Rajya Sabha, the roster features Ms.sangeeta Yadav; Ms. Fauzia Khan; Shri P.V. Abdul Wahab; Shri Sujeet Kumar; and Shri Haris Beeran.

No.	Name	House
1	Ms. Manju Sharma	Lok Sabha
2	Ms. Shobhanaben Baraiya	Lok Sabha
3	Shri G.M. Harish Balayogi	lok Sabha
4	Ms. bijuli Kalita medhi	Lok Sabha
5	Shri P. P. Chaudhary	Lok Sabha
6	Ms. Sangeeta Yadav	Rajya Sabha
7	Ms. Fauzia Khan	Rajya Sabha
8	Shri P. V. Abdul Wahab	Rajya Sabha
9	Shri Sujeet Kumar	Rajya Sabha
10	Shri Haris Beeran	Rajya Sabha

Context and implications

The latest roster highlights representation across both houses of Parliament. Lok Sabha members are elected directly by the people, while Rajya Sabha members are elected by state and union territory legislatures, with some members appointed by the President. Members typically serve fixed terms, and the presiding officers differ between houses: the Lok sabha is led by the Speaker, while the Rajya Sabha operates under the Vice President as ex-officio Chairman. The mix of incumbents and new faces can influence committee assignments and legislative priorities as sessions begin.

key facts at a glance

Aspect	Lok Sabha	Rajya Sabha
Method of selection	Elected directly by the people	Elected by state/union territory legislatures; some members appointed by the President
Term length	Typically up to 5 years	Typically 6-year terms with one-third retirements every two years
Presiding officer	Speaker	Vice President (ex-officio Chairman)
Primary focus	national legislation and budget; direct representation of voters	State representation; broader review of national issues

For official context, readers can visit the Parliament’s two houses’ portals, which provide current member lists and procedural details: Lok Sabha – Official Site and Rajya Sabha – official Site.

What impact do you expect from this lineup as the new session approaches? Do you see potential shifts in committee assignments or legislative focus based on these members?

Which name on the roster stands out to you,and why? How might their roles influence ongoing debates in the coming months?

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