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What is the difference between absolute majority and simple majority ?
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Yogita Ingle 5 years, 10 months ago

Absolute Majority

  • This refers to a majority of more than 50% of the House’s total membership.
  • This means that in the Lok Sabha, absolute majority is 273. (50% more than 545, the total membership of the Lok Sabha).
  • Instances where an absolute majority is needed:
    • Used during the general elections, for government formation at the Centre and the States.

Simple Majority

  • This refers to a majority of more than 50% of the members present and voting in the House.
  • Also known as Functional or Working majority.
  • This is the most commonly used type of majority.
  • When the law does not specify the kind of majority needed, simple majority is used for passing bills or motions.
  • Ordinary bills require only a simple majority.

 

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