Numbers in support show GST will sail through in Rajya Sabha

Moneycontrol BureauAs the Parliament convenes Wednesday to take up arguably the biggest tax reform in independent India, it seems like the passage of the GST Constitutional Amendment Bill is sure. Since the Bill amends provisions of the Constitution, it will need favour with at least a two-thirds majority (164) of the 245-member strong Rajya Sabha, as opposed to a normal bill which is passed by simple majority.With the Congress giving its assent, the numbers finally seem to have aligned for the Bill. Here is a look at the parties that are likely to vote in favour of the Bill.

National Democratic Alliance — 71 members

United Progressive Alliance

Congress — 60 Members

RJD — 3 MembersOthers

TMC — 12 Members

NCP — 5 Members

AIADMK — 12 Members

DMK — 4 Members

CPI + CPI (M) — 9 Members

Samajwadi Party  19 Members

BSP — 6 Members

JD(U) — 10 Members