The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has declared its support for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

This support is a significant boost for the NDA government as it impacts the bill's ease of passage in the Rajya Sabha.

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The BJD's leader in the Rajya Sabha, Sasmit Patra, confirmed their party's backing for the bill.

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The BJD has also issued a three-line whip to its MPs in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to support the bill.

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After the YSR Congress, the BJD is the second non-aligned party to announce support for the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

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The BJD and YSR Congress each have nine MPs in the Rajya Sabha, strengthening the chances of the bill's passage in the Upper House.

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The ruling NDA has over 100 MPs in the Rajya Sabha, and the support of non-aligned parties ensures a majority for the bill.

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Around 109 Rajya Sabha MPs from the opposition are expected to vote against the bill, including members from INDIA, BRS, and some Independents.

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The GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeks to redefine the powers and responsibilities of the elected government and the Lieutenant Governor in Delhi.

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