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Explained: what happens when no party wins a majority

The governor invites a party or alliance, which must then prove its majority.

By Nandini Sahay

· 1 min read

Explained: what happens when no party wins a majority
Photo: Illustration: Stumpwire Politics (synthetic)

Key points

  • No party has a majority of seats.
  • The governor invites the largest party or alliance first.
  • The new government must prove its majority in the House.

A hung assembly means no party or pre-poll alliance has more than half the seats.

The governor usually invites the largest party or alliance to form the government.

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