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15/04/2026

Sonia Gandhi Criticises Centre's Focus on Delimitation Over Women's Reservation

Updated 1 day ago: The focus shifted from women's reservation to two proposed bills for expanding the Lok Sabha and reserving seats for women, with added details about the government's need for a two-thirds majority and the Opposition's stance on the census.

A special session of Parliament is scheduled for April 16-18 to discuss two proposed bills aimed at amending the Constitution. These bills seek to expand the Lok Sabha from 543 to 816 seats, reserving 273 for women. The government plans to base the delimitation process on the 2011 Census, a point of contention with the Opposition, which argues for a new census first. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the changes align with promises made by all parties. However, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi emphasized that the real issue lies in the delimitation exercise, which she claims could disadvantage smaller states. The government requires a two-thirds majority for the constitutional amendment, necessitating support from Opposition parties, as the ruling NDA does not hold this majority alone.

Published 2 days ago • 13 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM IST

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