Women’s reservation: How numbers stack up in Parliament

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Opposition demanded vote division on women's reservation bills extending timeline to 2029, revealing parliamentary strength. Constitutional amendment requires two-thirds majority: 360 votes in Lok Sabha if full attendance. NDA has 293 seats; needs 67 additional votes. Non-NDA opposition totals 241 members. Rajya Sabha NDA strength stands at 145 members with opposition parties combined at approximately 100 members.

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