New Delhi, April 1: For the first time the BJP tally in the Rajya Sabha has crossed the 100-mark. The BJP also became the first party to achieve the feat after 1988.
After the recent round of election for the Upper House of Parliament held on Thursday, the saffron party tally now stands at 101.
The BJP achieved this feat after winning four seats out of 13 for which polls were held on Thursday. The saffron party alliance partner United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) won one Rajya Sabha seat from Assam. The BJP won four Rajya Sabha seats from three Northeastern states — Assam, Tripura and Nagaland. The BJP has also increased its members’ tally in the Upper House from the region.
With the BJP crossing the 100-mark in the Rajya Sabha, the opposition has been put out of the race for the Vice President election in August this year.
The Congresss’ strength has reduced by five seats in the recent round of the Rajya Sabha polls, while the AAP’s tally has increased to eight seats. (IANS)
