The retirement of four nominated MPs has reduced BJP's strength to 86 in the Rajya Sabha, while the party-led NDA now stands at 101 seats. This total is 12 seats below the current majority mark of 113 in the 245-member House. The shift in numbers underscores the importance of coalition dynamics and strategic alliances in India's upper house of Parliament, influencing legislative outcomes and policy decisions in the country's political landscape.