BJP scrambles for 68 votes to pass controversial amendments in monsoon session
The BJP aims to pass two constitutional amendments in the upcoming monsoon session, requiring a two-thirds majority. The 130th Amendment Bill proposes removing leaders jailed for 30 days on mere allegations; the 131st links women's reservation with delimitation. BJP seeks support from Trinamool rebels, DMK, Shiv Sena rebels, and NCP to bridge the Lok Sabha vote gap of 68 votes needed beyond its current 292 MPs. Opposition walkouts could lower the threshold but still leave BJP short of required votes.
10 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The monsoon session deadlock persists due to disagreements over police action against student protesters, with the government exploring concessions to secure support from the DMK.
23 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Congress raised concerns about the delay in proroguing Parliament's Monsoon session, suggesting Union Home Minister Amit Shah might be seeking a tainted two-thirds majority for a Constitutional Amendment Bill.
— The Hindu
Parliament's Monsoon session adjourned sine die, but the formal closure has not yet been issued.
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