What is the difference between MPs and MLAs?

By- Kavya Bhatt

The terms Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Member of Parliament (MP) refer to the directly and indirectly elected representatives of the country in the state and union legislatures. 

Difference Between MLA and MP? An MLA  is the elected representative of the legislative assembly of a state who represents the people of the constituency from where they have been elected. An MP is a member of the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. They serve the parliamentary constituency they represent.

How are MLAs and MPs Elected? MLAs are elected by the voters in an assembly constituency during state elections. MPs of Lok Sabha are elected directly during general elections. MPs of Raiva Sabha are indirectly chosen by the MLAs.

How do MLAs and MPs Function? The MPs work at the central level, while MLAs work at the state level. They are the guardians and promoters of developmental projects in their respective constituencies.

What are the Responsibilities of MLAs and I MN? The primary responsibility of MLAs and MPs is to make laws based on the constitution of India. The MLAs take care of legislation on items in the state and concurrent lists. The MPs frame laws on items in the union and concurrent lists.