Parliament's Lok Sabha Discusses Key Bills on Women's Reservation and Delimitation
Parliament special session Day 2: Lok Sabha to consider Delimitation Bill, Amendments to Women Reservation Bill for passing
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On the second day of the special session, India's Lok Sabha is set to discuss and vote on the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to reserve 33% of seats for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. The session will also consider the Delimitation Bill, which proposes to increase Lok Sabha constituencies to 850.
- 01Lok Sabha to vote on women's reservation and delimitation bills.
- 02The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks 33% reservation for women.
- 03Delimitation Bill aims to increase Lok Sabha constituencies to 850.
- 04Opposition leaders express concerns over the impact on southern states.
- 05Union Minister Amit Shah reassures that southern states will see a proportional increase in seats.
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During the ongoing special session of Parliament, the Lok Sabha is slated to discuss and vote on several significant bills, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes a 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. This bill is part of a larger legislative agenda that also includes the Delimitation Bill, aiming to increase Lok Sabha constituencies to 850. Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to advocate for the passage of these bills. The Lok Sabha previously held a lengthy 12-hour session to debate amendments to the women's reservation bill, resulting in a vote of 251 AYES to 185 NOES. Opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, have raised concerns that the delimitation process may disproportionately affect southern states, arguing that they will not receive a fair increase in representation compared to northern states. Amit Shah has sought to address these concerns by asserting that southern states will also benefit from a 50% increase in their seats.
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The passage of these bills could significantly alter the political landscape in India, particularly by increasing women's representation and potentially redistributing political power among states.
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