Parliament to Discuss Women's Reservation Bill Amid Opposition Concerns
A special Parliament session from April 16-18 will address amendments for the Women's Reservation Bill, which aims to reserve 33% of Lok Sabha and state assembly seats for women. The government plans to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850, with 273 reserved for women. Opposition parties, including AAP and RJD, are advocating for the use of 2021 Census data for delimitation instead of the 2011 Census. A constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority, necessitating at least 364 votes. The session will also include discussions on delimitation laws and legislation for Union territories. The Women's Reservation Act was passed in 2023 but cannot be implemented until delimitation is completed after the 2027 Census, potentially delaying rollout until 2034.
Published 23 hours ago • 14 Apr 2026, 05:24 PM IST