India's Parliament is set to hold a special session from April 16 to 18 to discuss significant amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which provides for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The government aims to implement these reservations by the 2029 general elections by amending provisions that currently link them to a future Census and delimitation exercise, which would have delayed implementation until 2034. The proposed amendments include increasing the Lok Sabha's strength from 543 to 816 seats, with 273 seats reserved for women. This redrawing of constituencies is expected to utilize data from the 2011 Census, allowing for timely implementation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged all parties to support these amendments, emphasizing the need to enact the law's provisions. However, the Opposition, led by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, has expressed concerns about the lack of consultation and the timing of the session amidst ongoing state elections. If passed, these changes would represent a significant expansion of Lok Sabha seats and facilitate women's representation in Indian politics.