How many years is the tenure of the members of the Lok Sabha? 

Key Points

• The tenure of the members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, is five years from the date of its first meeting unless dissolved sooner.
• The Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of the adult suffrage.
• It has a maximum strength of 552 members, out of which 530 members represent the States, 20 represent the Union Territories, and 2 are nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian Community.
• The tenure can be extended during a period of national emergency by the Parliament of India.
• Elections for the Lok Sabha are held every five years, and the house can be dissolved before the completion of the tenure by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Additional Information

• The first Lok Sabha was formed in April 1952 after India's first General Elections.
• The Lok Sabha is also known as the House of the People or the lower house of the Parliament of India.
• The Speaker is the head of the Lok Sabha, and his/her role is crucial in ensuring the smooth functioning of the house and its proceedings.
• The Lok Sabha plays a vital role in the legislative process in India, with the power to introduce and pass bills that affect the country.
• The budget is also introduced first in the Lok Sabha, and it has the power to vote on the demands for grants.