Afternoon briefing: NDA 4 short of majority in Rajya Sabha; how Himachal govt failed to keep flock together; and more

With victory on 30 more Rajya Sabha seats, NDA just four short of Upper House majority mark of 121

The numbers would take the party's tally in Rajya Sabha to 97 and that of BJP-led NDA to 117, just four short of the majority mark of 121 in the 240-member House once all 56 members are sworn in

Afternoon briefing: NDA 4 short of majority in Rajya Sabha; how Himachal govt failed to keep flock together; and more

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After two additional seats, NDA just four short of attaining Rajya Sabha majority mark of 121

The BJP has secured victory in 30 out of 56 Rajya Sabha seats set to become vacant in April, with 20 uncontested wins and 10 through Tuesday's elections. This would bring their Rajya Sabha count to 97, while the BJP-led NDA's tally reaches 117, just four seats short of the majority mark of 121 in the 240-member House.

With victory on 30 more Rajya Sabha seats, NDA just 4 short of Upper House majority mark of 121

Of the 56 Rajya Sabha seats that fall vacant in April, the BJP won 30; 20 unopposed and 10 in elections held on February 27.