LS Passes Bill to Restore States' Power to Make Own OBC Lists

As many as 385 members voted in its favour and no member opposed it.

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As many as 385 members voted in its favour and no member opposed it.

ls passes bill to restore states power to make own obc lists

A view of the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug 10, 2021. Photo: PTI

New Delhi: Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a constitutional amendment bill to restore the powers of the states to make their own OBC lists, with 385 members voting in its favour and no member opposing it.

Some amendments moved by opposition members were rejected by the House.

A constitutional amendment bill requires a special majority for passage in both Houses of Parliament.

There should be a majority of the total membership of the House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.

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