What is Absolute majority in lok sabha?

Answer 1

Absolute majority is the condition when the bill / resolution is supported by 50% of the total seats of the house.

For example:

There are 545 seats in Lok Sabha. If a resolution is passed with the support of 273 members (50% of total seats), it is said to be passed by absolute majority.

Imp point - Absolute majority should not be confused with simple majority. In simple majority we require the support of 50% of the members present and voting. Whereas in absolute majority, we require the support of 50% of the total seats in the house (no matter how many members are present and voting).

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