Lok sabha

The powers of the Rajya Sabha are similar to those of the Lok Sabha. Most bills can be introduced in either house. In order to become law, they must be approved by both houses and receive the assent of the president of India. The Rajya Sabha, however, cannot introduce, reject, or This article was most recently revised and updated by

Addressing a rally in Maharashtra’s Nanded as part of the BJP’s outreach programme to mark nine years of the Modi government, Shah appeared to be campaigning for 2024, bringing up polarising issues such as the “construction of the Ram temple destroyed by Babar”, “reservation for Muslims” and “scrapping of Article 370 and triple talaq”. Shah’s objective appears to be two-pronged. One, transform the general election into a presidential-style contest that focuses on the personality cult rather than issues that affect voters. Two, prevent Opposition unity, the biggest threat to the BJP, by amplifying leadership as a potential dealbreaker. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE • Narendra Modi speaks to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel after 'Biparjoy' landfall • Biparjoy: Western Railway cancels 23 more trains in view of cyclone; 99 cancelled so far • Competition Act applies to public sector undertaking like Coal India, rules SC • Charge sheet against Brij Bhushan elaborates statements of 6 wrestlers with supporting evidence: Police • Cyclone Biparjoy: Trees and electricity poles uprooted along Gujarat coast, at least 3 hurt

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Opposition leaders have been holding parleys to put up a joint fight against the BJP in the next Lok Sabha polls. A meeting of opposition parties is slated later this month in Patna. However, the task of fighting together is riddled with challenges with some opposition parties competing with each other in some states.