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NDA inches towards two-thirds majority in Rajya Sabha; short in Lok ... R ebellion in Trinamool Congress is set to boost NDA numbers in Parliament as it strives for a two-thirds majority in both houses to help pass crucial constitutional amendment bills. Advertisement While the current round of Rajya Sabha elections will help the NDA inch toward the two-thirds mark, in the Lok Sabha, it is still far from that magic figure of 363, despite the TMC switchover. Sources said that from its current strength of 148 MPs, the NDA is set to gain three seats in the current round of RS elections by winning the independent seats in Jharkhand and Mizoram, where elections are being held. With three TMC MPs resigning, the NDA is set to secure all three seats from Bengal after the bypolls, upping its tally to 154, nine short of a two-thirds majority in the Upper House. As more TMC MPs are likely to resign in the Upper House, the NDA may achieve the figure of 163, which will give it the numerical strength to pass all constitutional amendment bills. The ruling alliance's strength may decrease by November when 10 MPs from Uttar Pradesh retire, and the Samajwadi Party may gain some seats in the Rajya S…

NDA bags 19 out of 26: How close is the ruling coalition to Rajya Sabha two-third majority The BJP-led NDA has strengthened its Rajya Sabha presence, winning 19 of 26 recent seats to reach 150 members. This brings the alliance closer to a two-thirds majority, with potential further gains from upcoming bypolls and shifts in opposition alliances. However, regional parties and upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections could still influence the balance of power.

NDA inches towards two-thirds majority in Rajya Sabha; short in Lok Sabha despite TMC rebellion In the Lok Sabha, however, the NDA's numbers can go up to 213 with around 20 more TMC MPs forming a separate group and supporting it

NDA inches towards two-thirds majority in RS; short in LS ... - ThePrint Home India NDA inches towards two-thirds majority in RS; short in LS despite TMC... India NDA inches towards two-thirds majority in RS; short in LS despite TMC rebellion PTI 14 June, 2026 02:45 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ New Delhi, Jun 14 (PTI) Rebellion in Trinamool Congress is set to boost NDA numbers in Parliament as it strives for a two-thirds majority in both houses to help pass crucial constitutional amendment bills.  While the current round of Rajya Sabha elections will help the NDA inch toward the two-thirds mark, in the Lok Sabha, it is still far from that magic figure of 263, despite the TMC switchover.  Sources said that from its current strength of 148 MPs, the NDA is set to gain three seats in the current round of RS elections by winning the independent seats in Jharkhand and Mizoram, where elections are being held.  With three TMC MPs resigning, the NDA is set to secure all three seats from West Bengal after the bypolls, upping its tally to 154, nine short of a two-thirds majority in the Upper House.  As more TMC MPs are likely to resign in the Upper H…

NDA Inches Towards Two-Thirds Majority In RS; Short In LS Despite TMC ... NEW DELHI, Jun 14: Rebellion in Trinamool Congress is set to boost NDA numbers in Parliament as it strives for a two-thirds majority in both houses to help pass crucial constitutional amendment bills. While the current round of Rajya Sabha elections will help the NDA inch toward the two-thirds mark, in the Lok Sabha, it is still far from that magic figure of 263, despite the TMC switchover. Sources said that from its current strength of 148 MPs, the NDA is set to gain three seats in the current round of RS elections by winning the independent seats in Jharkhand and Mizoram, where elections are being held. With three TMC MPs resigning, the NDA is set to secure all three seats from West Bengal after the bypolls, upping its tally to 154, nine short of a two-thirds majority in the Upper House. As more TMC MPs are likely to resign in the Upper House, the NDA may achieve the figure of 163, which will give it the numerical strength to pass all constitutional amendment bills. The ruling alliance's strength may decrease by November when 10 MPs from Uttar Pradesh retire, and the Samajwadi Party may gain some seats…

Rajya Sabha Numbers Game: NDA inches closer to two-thirds majority ... The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has taken another key step towards securing a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha after independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, backed by the alliance, won one of the two Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand on Thursday. Nathwani's victory is politically significant not just because it came amid allegations of cross-voting within the ruling INDIA bloc in Jharkhand, but also because it strengthens the NDA's position in the Upper House at a time when several key constitutional reforms are expected to dominate the national political discourse. With Nathwani's win, the NDA's strength in the Rajya Sabha has risen to 152 members, bringing the ruling coalition closer to the crucial two-thirds mark required for passing constitutional amendment bills. The development comes against the backdrop of a series of political realignments, defections and mergers across opposition parties, which have gradually altered the arithmetic in Parliament. Unlike ordinary legislation, constitutional amendment bills require a special majority in both Houses of Parliame…

NDA Inches Closer to Two-Thirds Mark in Rajya Sabha, Falls Short by ... On April 24, seven Rajya Sabha MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party, including Raghav Chadha, announced their decision to quit the party and merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party. The move majorly alters the numerical balance in the Upper House, strengthening the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Merger Clause Shields Defectors The shift invokes the "merger" exception under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which allows legislators to avoid disqualification if at least two-thirds of a party's members agree to the move. With seven out of AAP's 10 Rajya Sabha MPs backing the switch, the condition is met. The remaining AAP MPs in the Upper House are Sanjay Singh, Balbir Singh Seechewal, and ND Gupta. TheRajya Sabha hasan effective strength of 244 members, with 163 required for a two-thirds majority, a key threshold for passing constitutional amendments. Following the defection, the NDA's tally has risen to around 145 MPs, placing it just 17–18 seats short of the crucial mark. The BJP's standalone strength has also increased from 106 to 113, though it remains short of a simple majority on its own. Forma…

NDA Inches Towards Two-thirds Majority In RS - Deccan Chronicle New Delhi:Rebellion in Trinamool Congress is set to boost NDA numbers in Parliament as it strives for a two-thirds majority in both houses to help pass crucial constitutional amendment bills. While the current round of Rajya Sabha elections will help the NDA inch toward the two-thirds mark, in the Lok Sabha, it is still far from that magic figure of 363, despite the TMC switchover. Sources said that from its current strength of 148 MPs, the NDA is set to gain three seats in the current round of RS elections by winning the independent seats in Jharkhand and Mizoram, where elections are being held. With three TMC MPs resigning, the NDA is set to secure all three seats from West Bengal after the bypolls, upping its tally to 154, nine short of a two-thirds majority in the Upper House. As more TMC MPs are likely to resign in the Upper House, the NDA may achieve the figure of 163, which will give it the numerical strength to pass all constitutional amendment bills. The ruling alliance's strength may decrease by November when 10 MPs from Uttar Pradesh retire, and the Samajwadi Party may gain some seats in the Rajya Sabha…

NDA Nears Rajya Sabha Supermajority After Winning 19 Seats Key Takeaways •NDA Strengthens Position:The BJP-ledNDA won 19 of the 26 Rajya Sabhaseats that went to polls, increasing its strength in the Upper House to 150 members. The alliance is now 13 seats short of the two-thirds mark in the 245-member chamber. •Important Electoral Gains:The NDA registered notable successes, including the victory of Parimal Nathwani in Jharkhand with support from cross-voting legislators and theZoram People’s Movement (ZPM)securing its first Rajya Sabha seat from Mizoram, expanding the alliance’s reach. •Road Ahead:While upcoming by-elections and support from regional parties could further improve its numbers, the NDA still needs additional backing to achieve a full two-thirds majority required for passing constitutional amendments without opposition support. New Delhi:The BJP-ledNational Democratic Alliance (NDA) has strengthened its foothold in the Rajya Sabha by securing 19 of the 26 seats contested in the latest elections. The result further enhances the ruling coalition’s presence in the Upper House and brings it closer to key legislative milestones. TheCongress-led INDIA alliancemanaged …