As the Opposition's INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) and BJP-led NDA (National Democratic Alliance) held parallel meetings, we did some number-crunching on both coalitions' respective strengths in the Parliament as well as in various state legislative Assemblies.
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Alliances' strengths in Lok Sabha: As of July 2023, the NDA has a clear majority with a total of 329 seats. The parties belonging to the INDIA coalition have a total of 142 seats. The rest 67 seats belong to independent members and parties not aligned to either of the coalitions.
Alliances' strengths in Rajya Sabha: Total seats belonging to the NDA in the Rajya Sabha stands at 105, as of July 2023. The INDIA has a total of 96 seats. Seats belonging to the nominated members and parties not aligned to either of the coalitions stand at 37.
General Election 2019: In the General Election of 2019, the BJP-led NDA won 353 seats, with BJP alone winning 303 seats. The UPA (United Progressive Alliance) led by Congress won a total of 91 seats. Over 98 seats were won by independent candidates and parties not aligned to either of the coalitions.
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