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What are Legislative Councils, and what role do they play in India's State legislatures?

The Hindu3 Nov 2026

What are Legislative Councils, and what role do they play in State legislatures? This explainer looks at their constitutional basis, composition and powers. It also examines Tamil Nadu's experience with the abolition and revival of its Legislative Council. What reforms have been proposed for these second chambers?