NDA steps up push for numbers ahead of delimitation Bill, Opposition closes ranks

Both the ruling alliance and Opposition INDIA bloc are firming up strategies ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament; NDA banks on splits in Trinamool and Sena and the realignment in T.N.; Congress’s parliamentary group is scheduled to meet today
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