Women’s Reservation Bill

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...

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...

April 12, 2026 7:23 PM

PM Modi seeks all-party support to implement women’s reservation ahead of 2029 elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to floor leaders of all parties in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, seeking their support for the unanimous passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to enable the implementation of women’s reservation ahead of the 2029 elections. In his communication, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of passing the legislation — which provides for one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies — during the upcoming special session of Pa...

April 10, 2026 4:54 PM

Delhi CM takes part in signature campaign for Women’s Reservation Bill; urges for role of females in policy-making

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday took part in a signature campaign in support of the Women's Reservation Bill at the Arts Faculty of Delhi University. She urged that women need to play a "major role" in making policies as well as in administration, in order to successfully run the country. Notably, after the Parliament's Budget Session reconvenes on April 16, the primary agenda will be to discuss and debate proposed amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, 2023 (Nari Shakti Vandan A...