NDA Secures Rajya Sabha Majority in Bypolls

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has secured a majority in the Rajya Sabha for the first time since assuming office in 2014, following recent bypolls where 11 out of 12 seats were won by NDA candidates, including nine from the BJP. This brings the NDA's tally to 119 members in a house of 237, surpassing the effective majority mark of 118. The new BJP members include Ravneet Singh Bittu, George Kurian, and Manan Kumar Mishra, among others. The Congress secured one seat, raising its total to 27, ensuring it retains the Leader of Opposition post. This majority allows the NDA to pass key legislation without relying on non-NDA parties. The majority mark could increase further once four vacant nominated seats are filled.