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In 1998, the Union Government drafted a bill for the creation of a separate state called Chhattisgarh from 16 districts of Madhya Pradesh. Although it was approved, fresh elections were declared before it was passed.
The new National Democratic Alliance government sent the redrafted Separate Chhattisgarh Bill for the approval of the MP State Assembly. Once approved, it was tabled in the Lok Sabha. The bill was passed in both houses, and the President gave his assent in August 2000.
Which of the following voting requirements must have been followed in Parliament for the creation of the new state?
In 1998, the Union Government drafted a bill for the creation of a separate state called Chhattisgarh from 16 districts of Madhya Pradesh. Although it was approved, fresh elections were declared before it was passed.
The new National Democratic Alliance government sent the redrafted Separate Chhattisgarh Bill for the approval of the MP State Assembly. Once approved, it was tabled in the Lok Sabha. The bill was passed in both houses, and the President gave his assent in August 2000.
Which of the following voting requirements must have been followed in Parliament for the creation of the new state?
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The correct option is B Lok Sabha- Simple Majority
Rajya Sabha- Simple Majority
A Bill which seeks to create new states in the Union of India requires only a simple majority in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to be passed.
Rajya Sabha- Simple Majority
A Bill which seeks to create new states in the Union of India requires only a simple majority in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to be passed.
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