The Indian National Congress has indicated a willingness to support amendments to the women's reservation bill, which aims to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh expressed concerns about the government's push for a rapid delimitation process, which could have 'dangerous consequences' for the current political balance in the Lok Sabha. He emphasized that the party did not oppose the bill but criticized the government's timing, suggesting it could be politically motivated to influence the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, both scheduled for April 23. The session of Parliament is set to reconvene on April 16 to discuss potential amendments, with Ramesh stating that the party will collaborate with other opposition leaders to formulate a unified strategy. The government's proposal to delink the women's reservation from the ongoing census and base it on the last census could increase the Lok Sabha's seats to 816, with 273 reserved for women. Ramesh highlighted that immediate implementation of the bill was initially demanded but was stalled due to the government's insistence on census and delimitation processes.