The ongoing Budget Session of the Indian Parliament may be extended beyond its scheduled conclusion on April 2. Sources indicate that both Houses could reconvene later in April for a brief session lasting two to three days. During this time, the government is expected to introduce a Constitution amendment bill to increase the Lok Sabha's strength from 543 to 816 seats, with a proposal to reserve 33% of these seats for women under the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which aims to enhance women's representation in politics. The amendment is part of a broader strategy to operationalize the women's reservation law enacted in 2023. Notably, the government is considering allowing this reservation without waiting for a new delimitation exercise tied to the next census. Critics, particularly from the Congress party, argue that this expansion could disproportionately affect smaller states, especially in the southern and northeastern regions. If passed, the changes could take effect by March 31, 2029, influencing both the next general elections and upcoming state assembly polls in various states, including Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.