The Indian government is set to introduce the Delimitation Bill 2026 in Parliament, which will provide a legal framework for delimiting constituencies in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir if the region returns to Indian control. This initiative is seen as a reaffirmation of India's constitutional claim over the territory, rooted in the Instrument of Accession signed in 1947 by Maharaja Hari Singh. The proposed legislation will empower the Election Commission of India to function as the Delimitation Commission for these areas. Currently, 24 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly are reserved for Pakistan-occupied Kashmir but have never been filled due to the absence of elections in the region. The Bill is expected to be addressed during the extended three-day Budget session of Parliament and is anticipated to pass with a simple majority, although two related bills will require a special majority. While the ruling government asserts the necessity of this legislation to reinforce India's territorial claims, opposition parties question its timing and the potential political ramifications, suggesting that delimitation should follow a new Census.