7 ex-AAP MPs formally join BJP; NDA strength in Rajya Sabha climbs to 148, AAP down to 3 Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, bolstering the NDA's numbers in the Upper House. This move, facilitated by the anti-defection law's provision for two-thirds party mergers, sees the BJP's strength increase significantly. The party anticipates further gains by year-end, nearing a crucial two-thirds majority. #Rajya_Sabha #Aam_Aadmi #Aadmi_Party #Sabha_MPs #Bharatiya_Janata #Janata_Party #Upper_House #Sabha_climbs #NDA_numbers #Party_Rajya
A Rajya Sabha rummy: How BJP manages ‘floating majority’ with bellwether backings When the BJP swept to power in 2014 with a decisive majority in the Lok Sabha, it did not carry that dominance into the Rajya Sabha. The Upper House, by design, is insulated from electoral waves. Its members are elected by state assemblies, and their terms are staggered, ensuring continuity and preventing sudden shifts. This meant that even as the BJP commanded brute strength in the Lower House, it remained a minority in the Upper House for years. That imbalance mattered! #Rajya #Rajya_Sabha #Lok_Sabha #Sabha #Sabha_rummy #floating_majority’ #bellwether_backings #Upper_House #decisive_majority #BJP_manages
