As per the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution of India on 26 January 1950, the Rajya Sabha was to consist of 216 members of which 12 members were to be nominated by the President and the remaining 204 elected to represent the States.
ووفقا للجدول الرابع لدستور الهند في 26 يناير 1950، كان من المقرر أن يتألف راجيا سابها من 216 عضوا من بينهم 12 عضوا يعينهم الرئيس وال 204 المتبقون المنتخبون لتمثيل الدول.