{"id":91875,"date":"2026-03-09T17:27:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T11:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=91875"},"modified":"2026-03-09T17:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T11:57:41","slug":"absolute-majority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/absolute-majority\/","title":{"rendered":"Absolute Majority, Example, Absolute vs Simple Majority"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the parliamentary system of India, different types of majorities are used to pass laws and take important constitutional decisions. One of the most important among them is the <\/span>Absolute Majority<\/b>. It plays a crucial role in forming the government and ensuring stability in the Parliament.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Absolute Majority?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Absolute Majority means a majority of more than half of the total membership of the House. The calculation is based on the total strength of the House, not just the members present and voting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In other words, a party or coalition must have more than 50% of the total seats in the House to achieve an absolute majority.<\/span><\/p>\n

Formula of Absolute Majority: <\/b>The formula used to calculate the absolute majority is very simple. This formula ensures that the majority is more than half of the total strength.<\/span><\/p>\n

Absolute Majority = Total Membership of the House \u00f7 2 + 1<\/b><\/p>\n

Example of Absolute Majority in the Constitution<\/b><\/h2>\n

A clear example of absolute majority is mentioned in Article 169 of the Constitution of India. Under this article, Parliament can abolish or create a State Legislative Council.<\/span><\/p>\n

For this process:<\/span><\/p>\n