Which of the following does not have the State Legislative Council?
VerifiedAnswer: Haryana (many others too)
Explanation:
In India's democratic structure, states can have either a unicameral or bicameral legislature. A unicameral legislature consists of only one house (Legislative Assembly), while a bicameral legislature has two houses - the Legislative Assembly (Lower House) and the Legislative Council (Upper House). Currently, most Indian states, including Haryana, operate with a unicameral system.
As of now, only six states in India have Legislative Councils: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. This means that 22 other states, including Haryana, do not have a State Legislative Council and function with only a Legislative Assembly.
The decision to establish or abolish a Legislative Council rests with the state government. According to Article 169 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament can create or dissolve a Legislative Council in any state if the state's Legislative Assembly passes a resolution by a special majority (more than half of the total membership and at least two-thirds of members present and voting).
Some states that previously had Legislative Councils have abolished them over the years. For instance, West Bengal abolished its Legislative Council in 1969, and Tamil Nadu did so in 1986. These decisions were primarily made to reduce administrative costs and streamline the legislative process.
Haryana, formed in 1966 after its separation from Punjab, has always operated with a unicameral legislature. The state has never established a Legislative Council since its formation. The Haryana Legislative Assembly consists of 90 members who are directly elected by the people for a five-year term.
Therefore, when asked about states without Legislative Councils, Haryana is a correct answer, along with many other states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha, and others that function effectively with unicameral legislatures.
