Parliament special session: Lok Sabha to consider Delimitation Bill, Amendments to Women Reservation Bill for passing
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The Lok Sabha is set to vote on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes a 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies, along with the Delimitation Bill to redraw constituencies. The bills were introduced after a marathon 12-hour discussion, with concerns raised by opposition leaders about the potential impact on southern states.
The Lok Sabha will resume discussions on Friday and proceed to vote on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Delimitation Bill. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill proposes a 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. The Delimitation Bill aims to redraw constituencies and expand the Lok Sabha to 850 seats. The bills were introduced after a marathon 12-hour discussion on Thursday, with 251 AYES and 185 NOES out of 333 votes. Opposition leaders raised concerns that the bills could disproportionately impact southern states. Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed these concerns, stating that southern states would see a 50% increase in seats.
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