In a recent address to the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah outlined the rationale behind the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which seeks to expand the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats and establish a 33% women's quota. Shah emphasized that this move is a 'mathematical and moral imperative' to ensure fair representation ahead of the 2029 general elections. He explained that the decision was driven by the expiration of the previous freeze on delimitation in 2026, necessitating immediate action to address the significant demographic shifts in India over the past two decades. By leveraging 2011 Census data, the government aims to implement the women's reservation without waiting for the next census, which would delay representation into the mid-2030s.

Shah also dismissed claims from the Opposition that the bill serves as a political shield, framing it instead as a necessary step to prevent states, particularly in the south, from losing representation. He reiterated that the bill is not about political gain but about ensuring the integrity of the world’s largest democracy. The legislation builds on the 2023 Women’s Quota Act, with Shah clarifying that the 131st Amendment functions as the operational mechanism to execute the earlier mandate. He challenged the Opposition to support the bill, asserting that opposing it would delay women's empowerment indefinitely, thereby reinforcing the need for a more inclusive legislative body that reflects contemporary India.