Types of Majorities in the Indian Parliament UPSC | Indian Polity

Types of Majorities in the Indian Parliament UPSC | Indian Polity

Types of Majorities in the Indian Parliament  In parliamentary procedures, different types of majorities are required for decision-making depending on the nature of the issue. Below are the types of majorities used in the Indian parliamentary system: Type Definition Where Used House(s) Involved Simple Majority More than 50% of members present and voting Ordinary Bills, Motions Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha (depends on case) Absolute Majority More than 50% of the total strength of the house Forming Government Lok Sabha Effective Majority More than 50% of the effective strength of the house (excluding vacancies) Removal of Vice-President Both Houses Special Majority Two-thirds of present and voting + more than 50% of total strength Constitutional Amendments, Key Motions Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Majority of Total Membership More than 50% of the total membership Impeachment of President Both Houses 1. Simple Majority (Also called Functional Majority ) Definition : More than 50% of the members present and voting. Calculation : O…