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.
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The government postponed the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, aimed at removing ministers arrested for serious offenses, due to opposition from the DMK and NCP(SP).
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