Lok Sabha to vote on women’s reservation, delimitation bills on April 17 at 4 PM

April 16, 2026 1:41 PM

Lok Sabha to vote on women’s reservation, delimitation bills on April 17 at 4 PM

The Lok Sabha will vote on three key legislations, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, on April 17 at 4 PM following an extended debate during the ongoing special session of Parliament. Announcing the schedule in the House, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said discussions on the Bills would last between 15 to 18 hours, with flexibility to extend the duration to ensure all members get adequate time to speak. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijij...

Lok Sabha introduces Constitution Amendment, Delimitation Bills

April 16, 2026 1:36 PM

Lok Sabha introduces Constitution Amendment, Delimitation Bills

The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday following a division of votes demanded by the Opposition. The motion to introduce the Constitution Amendment Bill was carried after 251 Members of Parliament voted in favour and 185 against, out of a total of 333 votes cast. No abstentions were recorded. The division was initiated by Lok Sabha Speake...