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What role do State Legislative Councils play?

India’s Legislative Councils are upper houses in some state legislatures, created or abolished by Parliament under the Constitution. Members are elected by local bodies, graduates, teachers and legislators, with some nominated by governors; their powers are limited compared with assemblies.
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