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As outlined by the Constitution, the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250. 12 of these members are nominated by the President. Not more than 238 are elected representatives of the states and union territories.

Election Commission of India

The election of representatives to the Rajya Sabha is an indirect election – they are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of that State/Union Territory in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

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