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Current Affairs 19 July 2026

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  • Lok Sabha Speaker Recognises Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Joining Eknath Shinde Faction
  • Speculation on Reintroduction of Delimitation Bill Ahead of Monsoon Session

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Lok Sabha Speaker Recognises Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Joining Eknath Shinde Faction

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formally recognised the change in party affiliation of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs who have shifted to the Eknath Shinde‑led Shiv Sena faction.[2] This decision is being seen as a major setback for Uddhav Thackeray, whose faction is already weakened in Maharashtra politics.[2] The recognition effectively treats these MPs as members of the Shinde‑led party for all parliamentary purposes, including seating, whips, and committee positions.[2] The move also raises fresh questions about the application of the Tenth Schedule’s anti‑defection provisions and the criteria for recognising splits and mergers in parties. It comes ahead of key legislative business in the upcoming Monsoon Session, where numbers in the Lok Sabha are crucial. The development could influence future alignments in Maharashtra and at the national level. It is likely to feature in exam questions on parliamentary procedure and the anti‑defection law.

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In the context of the recent recognition of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs joining the Shinde faction, who formally recognises party affiliation changes in the Lok Sabha?

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Speculation on Reintroduction of Delimitation Bill Ahead of Monsoon Session

There are strong speculations that the Union Government is planning to reintroduce the Delimitation Bill during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.[3] Delimitation refers to the redrawing of boundaries of Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies based on the latest Census data. The potential reintroduction of such a bill carries large implications for representation, especially in rapidly growing states and regions. Any new Delimitation Bill would require detailed debate on constitutional provisions such as Articles 81, 82, 170 and related amendments that have frozen delimitation in the past. Political parties are expected to take differing stands, as changes could alter the balance of seats and regional influence. For exam aspirants, this development is crucial for understanding delimitation, population‑representation debates, and constitutional amendments relating to the number and distribution of seats.

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Delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies in India is carried out under the authority of which body?

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