what is legislative assembly in india

The Legislative Assembly, or Vidhan Sabha, is a legislative body in each of the states and certain union territories of India. It is also known as the lower house or popular house. The Legislative Assembly is the popularly elected chamber and is the real center of power in a state. In states where there are two houses, there is a State Legislative Council, and a State Legislative Assembly. In such a case, the Legislative Council is the upper house, while the Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature. The maximum strength of a Legislative Assembly must not exceed 500 or its minimum strength fall below 60. But some of the States have been allowed to have smaller Legislative Assemblies. All members of the Legislative Assembly are elected based on adult franchise, and one member is elected from each constituency. The Legislative Assembly has constituent powers and participates in the election of Indias President. It also considers reports presented by agencies such as the Auditor-General, State Public Service Commission, and others. The Legislative Assembly has the power to create or abolish the State Legislative Council by passing a resolution to that effect by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.