The Kerala Legislative Assembly, popularly known as the Niyamasabha (Malayalam: നിയമസഭ, niyamasabha, literally Hall of laws), is the law making body of Kerala, one of the 29 States in India. The Assembly is formed by 140 elected representatives and one nominated member from the Anglo-Indian community. Each elected member represents one of the 140 constituencies within the borders of Kerala and is referred to as Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).