Race For Two-Thirds Majority: Inside Parliament's New Numbers Game
The Indian government is preparing for the monsoon session of parliament, aiming to secure a two-thirds majority to pass two major constitutional amendments. These include a bill regarding the removal of jailed officials and another linking women's reservation to the delimitation process.
Why it matters
Passing constitutional amendments requires a high threshold of support, making this a critical test of the current government's legislative strength and coalition management.
The BJP is gearing up for a massive political test in the upcoming monsoon session of parliament. The government is actively working on the numbers to pass two major constitutional amendments.The first is the 130th Amendment Bill, which proposes the removal of a prime minister, chief minister or minister if they are jailed for 30 days, even on mere allegations. The second, and perhaps the most talked-about, is the 131st Amendment Bill. This crucial bill links the already-passed 33 per cent Women's Reservation to the Delimitation process, which means a massive restructuring and increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats.Because these are constitutional amendments, a simple win won't do. The government needs a special two-thirds majority in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
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