The good news is, Modi Government will be just eight seat short of half way mark in the Rajya Sabha by 5 July this month, this would be achieved as four TDP and one INLD MP will be joining BJP and another four will be added to the ruling alliance by July 5.
The NDA Government is therefore inching closer to majority in Rajya Sabha, a crucial strategic achievement, that will help it overcome the previous 5 years hurdles, that blocked the Modi Government’s Legislative push in its last term.
Though NDA’s strength as on date stands at 111 in the present House strength of 235, due to 10 less vacancies, it will increase to 115 by July 5, just six short of the halfway mark in the House of 241.
In case of a full strength of the Rajya Sabha of 245, the ruling NDA alliance will need eight more members for a majority of 123 on its own.
Just for your information, out of 12 nominated MP's in the Rajya Sabha, 8 members have already joined the BJP, and from the balance four, three would vote for the NDA Government. However, getting Legislation's Passed in the Upper House in the current session may not be a problem for the Government if the NDA gets the support of non-UPA parties like TRS, BJD and YSRCP
BJP is confident that the current gap in numbers will not hamper bills and there is now little possibility of the Government facing tough situations.
The passage of controversial bills like the one to ban Triple Talaq will however still be challenging. BJP’s ally Janata Dal (U) with six MPs is not on board and parties like BJD and YSRCP have their reservations too. However, BJP leaders feel support of parties can still be negotiated and, aided by some abstentions, even a difficult bills, are likely to make it.
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Though NDA’s strength as on date stands at 111 in the present House strength of 235, due to 10 less vacancies, it will increase to 115 by July 5, just six short of the halfway mark in the House of 241.
In case of a full strength of the Rajya Sabha of 245, the ruling NDA alliance will need eight more members for a majority of 123 on its own.
Just for your information, out of 12 nominated MP's in the Rajya Sabha, 8 members have already joined the BJP, and from the balance four, three would vote for the NDA Government. However, getting Legislation's Passed in the Upper House in the current session may not be a problem for the Government if the NDA gets the support of non-UPA parties like TRS, BJD and YSRCP
BJP is confident that the current gap in numbers will not hamper bills and there is now little possibility of the Government facing tough situations.
The passage of controversial bills like the one to ban Triple Talaq will however still be challenging. BJP’s ally Janata Dal (U) with six MPs is not on board and parties like BJD and YSRCP have their reservations too. However, BJP leaders feel support of parties can still be negotiated and, aided by some abstentions, even a difficult bills, are likely to make it.
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