Miscellaneous news and discussion - 2

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With respect to Parliamentary proceedings, party strength count, what is the process/procedure if an sitting MP passes way?

Just last month, Nirupam (forget his last name) who contested against Sunil Dutt during last Lok Sabha elections defected from BJP to Congress. I know of people in Mumbai who voted for Nirupam (then in BJP) and now feel cheated. Sunil Dutt too was upset and had expressed is displeasure in public for which the sycophants in the inner coterie of Congress pounced on him like a pack of wolves. I believe Dutt had to fly to Delhi to offer an explanation!!

It'll be interesting to watch if there's a relection in Dutt's Mumbai (NW) constituency. Not sure if Cong will offer ticket to Nirupam a johnny-come-lately to Congress party and upset those in Cong camp who just about 13 months ago campaigned against him. Now if Nirupam is denied a ticket, it'll be interesting to see his reaction - will he curse himself for not being able to re-contest on BJP ticket since he's ditched BJP or will he lash out against 'high command'? Interesting times ahead - atleast for Nirupam.