Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urges opposition parties to block the bill replacing the ordinance, neutralizing the Supreme Court verdict granting Delhi government control over bureaucracy. BJP remains hopeful of passing the bill with YSR Congress and BJD’s support.
NDA has 110 seats but falls eight short of the majority mark. BJP aims to bridge the deficit with YSR Congress and BJD’s backing, despite their resistance to join the anti-BJP bloc.
BJP is confident the bill will pass in both houses as it has adequate numbers and claims it is in the people’s interest.
Congress’s stance on the bill is crucial, given their oscillating support for AAP. Congress takes credit for exposing corruption in AAP but refrains from fully supporting Kejriwal’s fight with the Centre.
Opposition hopes to win support from Patnaik, who enjoys a good equation with PM Modi. BJP’s increased challenge in Odisha may influence Patnaik’s decision.
Mayawati opposes AAP, expressing disappointment with BJP, Congress, and Supreme Court interference in the federal structure.
The fate of the bill remains uncertain as the battle intensifies in the Rajya Sabha, with Patnaik and Congress’s stance pivotal in determining the outcome.