NDA nears two-thirds majority in Rajya Sabha amid Opposition defections, but it's a long road for alliance in Lok Sabha The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has made significant strides toward securing a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha, bolstered by defections from rival parties, while its quest for a similar majority in the Lok Sabha remains a formidable challenge. Recent developments, including the withdrawal of several members from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and other opposition groups, have shifted the political landscape, though the ruling coalition still faces hurdles in achieving its constitutional objectives. At least 20 TMC members in the Lok Sabha have severed ties with their party leadership and pledged support to the BJP-led NDA, while three Rajya Sabha members from the Mamata Banerjee-led party have resigned from the Upper House in recent days. These defections have increased the NDA’s Lok Sabha tally to 314 members, bringing it closer to the 360 seats required for a two-thirds majority in the 543-member chamber. However, with three current vacancies in the Lok Sabha, the actual number of seats needed for the majority would drop to 360, requiring the BJP to secure an additional 46 seats. In the Rajya Sabha, the NDA’s numbers are projected to rise to 152 from 148 if an independent candidate in Jharkhand wins the June 18 election. Further gains could occur if the BJP captures three seats in West Bengal, which were vacated by TMC MPs. The ruling coalition’s strategy has also included securing the defection of three BJD members and ensuring the victory of an independent candidate in Odisha, which has already strengthened its position.#mamata_banerjee #lok_sabha #trinamool_congress #rajya_sabha #bjp_led_ndaa
