Difference Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha What it is called? House of People Council of States What is the meaning of the name? House of People, where people who are qualified to vote can elect their representative by way of direct elections Council of States, where the representatives are indirectly elected by the elected representative of the Assemblies of States and Union Territories What is the tenure of the house? It continues for 5 years Note: It can be dissolved earlier by passing no-confidence motion It is a permanent body. Who heads the house? Speaker Vice President of India as the Chairman of the house What is the minimum age to become a member? 25 years 30 years What is the strength of the house? 552 members 250 members What are the functions of the house? All bills originate in Lok Sabha mostly and after passing through Rajya Sabha, they are returned for Lok Sabha approval. It plays a major role in legislation. Rajya Sabha has special powers to protect the states’ rights against the Union.