NDA Seeks Two-Thirds Majority in Lok Sabha Amid Defection Rumors from Shiv Sena UBT The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is actively pursuing a strategy to secure a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha, aiming to consolidate its political power. This effort comes amid growing speculation about potential defections from key opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Shiv Sena UBT (Uddhav Thackeray faction). The TMC’s recent defection of 19 lawmakers has already shifted the political landscape, and now, the Shiv Sena UBT is under scrutiny for possible defections that could further bolster the NDA’s position. The NDA’s primary objective is to secure 360 seats in the Lok Sabha, a threshold that would grant it a dominant majority. Currently, the Lok Sabha has 540 seats, with three remaining vacant. The BJP’s leadership has emphasized that achieving this target is critical for maintaining stability and advancing its policy agenda. The recent defections from the TMC have already contributed to this goal, as the party’s 19 defectors have pledged support for the NDA government. However, the BJP is now focusing on securing additional seats, particularly from the Shiv Sena UBT, which currently holds nine Lok Sabha seats. Analysts suggest that the Shiv Sena UBT’s potential defection could be a game-changer. According to sources, at least six of the party’s lawmakers may switch allegiance to another party, likely the Shiv Sena faction led by Akhilesh Shinde. This move would align with the broader strategy of the NDA to strengthen its numerical base. The Shiv Sena UBT’s internal divisions, exacerbated by the Maharashtra state assembly elections, have created an environment conducive to such a shift.#trinamool_congress #bharatiya_janata_party #national_democratic_alliance #shiv_sena_ubt #akhilesh_shinde
