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The bill was passed with 169 votes polled in favour of the bill, while 13 MLAs voted against it. 32 MLAs did not participate in the voting process
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The West Bengal Panchayat Amendment Bill was passed in the West Bengal Assembly with how many votes in favour?
The West Bengal Panchayat Amendment Bill was passed with 169 votes in favour. This amendment aimed to make changes to the existing panchayat system.
Consider the following statements regarding West Bengal Panchayat Amendment Bill: 1. The bill was passed with a majority of over 150 votes. 2. 32 MLAs did not participate in the voting process, but their absence did not affect the outcome. 3. The bill deprives panchayat pradhans of financial powers and was opposed by more than half of the total number of MLAs. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because it claims a majority of over 150 votes, but only 169 votes were polled in favour of the bill. Statement 2 is correct because it accurately states that 32 MLAs did not participate in the voting process. Statement 3 is incorrect because it claims more than half of the total number of MLAs opposed the bill, but only 13 MLAs voted against it.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The West Bengal Panchayat Amendment Bill was passed with a majority. Statement-II: This was made possible because the ruling party has a significant majority in the Assembly. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct because the bill was passed, but Statement 2 is incorrect because it claims the ruling party has a significant majority in the Assembly. The fact list does not provide information about the composition of the Assembly or the number of seats held by the ruling party.