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NDA Seeks Two-Thirds Majority for Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill Raising Lok Sabha to 850 Seats

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15 Jul 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:850 Lok Sabha seats362 two-thirds majority LS329 NDA strength LS164 two-thirds majority RS153 NDA expected RS strength50% uniform increase proposal
Bodies:ParliamentNDAINDIA blocBJPCongressShiv SenaNCPDMK
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What This Article Covers

1.NDA seeks two-thirds majority for Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill proposing 850 Lok Sabha seats and delimitation process.

2.NDA strength in Lok Sabha has risen to 329, still short of 362; Rajya Sabha expected strength 153, short of 164.

3.Examiner angle: Focus on constitutional amendment process (Article 368), two-thirds majority requirements, and implications for federal representation and women's reservation.

The Big Picture
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The NDA government is pushing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to raise Lok Sabha seats to 850 and initiate delimitation, but needs a two-thirds majority (362 in LS, 164 in RS). The Opposition INDIA bloc is closing ranks, with key parties like NCP(SP) and DMK weighing conditions. This directly impacts political representation, women's reservation from 2029, and federal balance.

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Quick Exam Facts From News

Proposed LS Seats850
Two-Thirds Majority LS362
NDA Current LS Strength329
Two-Thirds Majority RS164
NDA Expected RS Strength153
Uniform Increase Proposal50% across all states

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  • ›Proposed LS Seats: 850
  • ›Two-Thirds Majority LS: 362
  • ›Target this Data: 850 Lok Sabha seats proposed, two-thirds majority needed 362 (LS) and 164 (RS).
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill – linked to delimitation and women's reservation (106th Amendment).
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) – the body that must pass the amendment.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

What is the number of the Constitution amendment bill that proposes to raise Lok Sabha seats to 850 and initiate the delimitation process?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the Constitution amendment bill:

1. The NDA's current strength in the Lok Sabha has risen to 329.

2. The two-thirds majority required in the Rajya Sabha is 164 members.

3. The bill proposes a uniform 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats across all states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

What is the proposed total number of Lok Sabha seats under the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective of the delimitation process linked to the Constitution amendment bill?

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