<Li> 1978: Banking Services Commission (Repeal) Act, 1977 </Li> <Li> 2002: Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 </Li> <P> Unlike the Lok Sabha, a member of the Rajya Sabha cannot bring to the house a no - confidence motion against the government . </P> <P> In Indian federal structure, Rajya Sabha is a representative of the States in the Union legislature (Hence the name, Council of States). Hence, Rajya Sabha is granted powers that protect the rights of States against the Union . </P>

Who was the member of the rajya sabha when first appointed as the prime minister of india