Union Home Minister Amit Shah moves Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha

New-Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday moved the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in Rajya Sabha.

Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party had issued whips to their MPs asking them to be present in the Upper House till its adjournment. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has already been passed by Lok Sabha.

Earlier on August 3, the Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote after a walkout by members of I.N.D.I.A Alliance. The bill empowers the Central Government to make rules in connection with the affairs of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, including the functions, terms, and other conditions of service of officers and employees.

In the Rajya Sabha, there are a total of 245 seats, out of which 8 are currently vacant.

Thus, the majority mark to pass the Bill in the Upper House will be 119.On the other hand, the combined strength of all the parties that have extended support to the AAP, including the Congress, is 107.YSRCP and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) have extended their support to the bill, which will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha.