DELIMITATION AND CENSUS DELAYS
Women's Reservation Bill: Karnataka CM accuses PM Modi of adopting 'double standard'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy regarding women's reservation. He stated the Centre delayed implementation despite opportunities. Siddaramaiah highlighted the Congress party's historical support for women's reservation, citing past amendments. He questioned the timing and linkage with delimitation, suggesting it disadvantages southern states.
Cong demands implementation of women's quota law on current LS strength, marches to BJP office
Congress staged a protest in New Delhi demanding immediate implementation of women's reservation. Party leaders accused the Modi government of deliberately delaying the quota for political reasons. They called for reservation on the current 543 Lok Sabha seats. The Congress highlighted that the bill was passed in 2023 but linked to census and delimitation, causing postponement.
Govt releases set of FAQs on women's reservation bill
The government has issued FAQs addressing women's reservation in legislatures. This follows the defeat of a Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The FAQs clarify the proposed 33 per cent quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Implementation is linked to delimitation after the 2026 Census. The government aims for timely benefits for women.
PM Modi apologises to women after Lok Sabha rejects 33% quota bill, vows to ‘remove every obstacle’ to ensure representation
Prime Minister Modi has apologized to women across India. The Lok Sabha rejected a proposal for 33% reservation for women in Parliament. The Prime Minister blamed opposition parties for blocking the bill. This setback impacts women's empowerment efforts. The government aimed for implementation by the 2029 General Elections. Concerns were raised by some southern states regarding population-linked delimitation.
Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chandrababu Naidu criticise Opposition after Constitution Bill defeat; warn of impact on South’s representation and women’s quota
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy united in their criticism of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill's defeat. They expressed concern that blocking the bill would reduce southern states' representation and delay women's reservation. Both leaders believe this outcome denies justice and penalizes states that practice family planning.
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'Congress-abuse address': Jairam Ramesh hits out at PM Modi
Congress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national address, calling it a 'distress address'. The party challenged the PM to bring a bill in Parliament to implement women's reservation immediately within the existing Lok Sabha setup. Congress accused the government of deceitful attempts regarding women's reservation and delimitation proposals. The party highlighted its consistent stand on immediate implementation.
Smriti Irani slams Opposition ahead of PM Modi’s address to nation, defends Women’s Reservation Bill
Senior BJP leader Smriti Irani has attacked opposition parties. She accused them of spreading false information about the 33% women's reservation in Parliament. Prime Minister Modi is set to address the nation tonight. His speech will cover parliamentary functioning and legislative intent. Irani highlighted past support for the bill by BJP.
BJP, Opposition in war of words after Constitution Amendment Bill defeat
A Constitution Amendment Bill for women's reservation in legislatures from 2029 and Lok Sabha seat increase was defeated. The BJP accused the Congress and opposition of betraying women. Opposition leaders stated the 2023 quota law should be implemented immediately, accusing the government of political games.
'Give women their rights, right now': Priyanka Gandhi demands immediate implementation of 2023 Women's Reservation bill
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called for the immediate reintroduction of the 2023 Women's Reservation Bill. She labelled the failure of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha a "Black Day" for the NDA government. Gandhi stated that the opposition supports women's reservation but opposes its linkage to delimitation and census processes.
'It is a puzzle': Rahul Gandhi keeps ‘number 16’ jibe at govt under wraps
Rahul Gandhi made a cryptic 'number 16' remark in Lok Sabha. He criticized new bills, calling them an attempt to change India's electoral map. Gandhi alleged the government is bypassing caste census and delaying women's representation. He stated the opposition will not allow these bills to pass.
Akhilesh seeks quota for OBC and Muslim women
Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of using the Women's Reservation Act to delay the census and demanded inclusion of OBC and Muslim women in the quota. He questioned the BJP's commitment to women's representation, citing a lack of female leaders in its parent organization and BJP-ruled states.
'Magician has lost his tricks': Rahul Gandhi takes a jibe at 'PM Modi', calls 'Op Sindoor, demonetisation' failed tricks
Rahul Gandhi has raised an eyebrow at the government's claims of promoting women's empowerment, arguing that it serves more as a facade for altering India's electoral framework. He asserts that the bill is not a heartfelt reform but rather a strategic maneuver to delay OBC representation and weaken the voices of southern and northeastern regions.
“No state will lose Lok Sabha share”: Narendra Modi defends delimitation, women’s reservation push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assures states their Lok Sabha seat share will not decrease with new delimitation and women's reservation laws. He frames the reform as a national step, not a partisan victory. The legislation aims to implement 33% women's representation in an expanded parliament.
Govt says 106th Constitutional Amendment Act to be effective from April 16
The Constitutional (106th) Amendment Act 2023, mandating one-third reservation for women in legislatures, is now effective from April 16, 2026. To expedite implementation, the government proposes amendments to delink the quota from future Census and delimitation, aiming for a 2029 rollout. This will increase Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women.
Women's Reservation Bill 2026: After 30 years, here's how India moves to reserve 33% seats for women in Parliament
Parliament is considering a new law to bring 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies starting from the 2029 elections. This move aims to increase women's representation significantly. The proposed legislation seeks to implement this reservation by expanding the number of seats.
Explained: Women’s reservation, delimitation and Nari Shakti; inside govt’s three-act play in special April 16-18 session
Parliament will hold a special session to amend the women's reservation law from April 16-18. The government aims to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam from the 2029 general elections. Proposed changes will delink the quota from a future Census and delimitation. This will allow women's reservation to be in place for the 2029 Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
For 33% quota for women before next parliamentary polls, Lok Sabha seats to be increased to up to 850
The Centre plans to introduce a Constitution amendment bill to operationalise 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by expanding its strength to up to 850 seats and redrawing constituencies based on 2011 Census data.The move, alongside delimitation and enabling laws for Union territories, aims to fast-track implementation of the women’s reservation law without waiting for the next census.The move, alongside delimitation and enabling laws for Union territories, aims to fast-track implementation of the women’s reservation law without waiting for the next census.
Indian democracy will be stronger, vibrant if women quota implemented in 2029: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s democracy will become stronger and more vibrant if women’s reservation is fully implemented in the 2029 Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. In a letter to women across the country, he urged early passage of amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam during the upcoming special parliamentary session, stressing that further delay would be unjust to women.
'Complete mockery of democracy': Congress slams govt for not sharing Constitution amendment bills
The Congress leaders' remarks come a day after Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi asserted that the real issue with the government's move to bring bills in a special sitting of Parliament is delimitation, not women's reservation.
Bulldozer mentality of PM: Congress slams govt for not sharing Constitution amendment bills
Congress has strongly criticized the government. They state that not sharing Constitution amendment bills for the upcoming special Parliament session makes a mockery of democracy. This action reveals Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'bulldozer mentality'. The special session is scheduled to begin on April 16. The opposition has raised concerns about the timing of this session.
'Era of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Beti Badhao': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta backs Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
Parliament will convene for a special session to advance the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. This move introduces a 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state legislatures. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lauded this initiative, calling it a significant step for women's empowerment. The government aims to implement this reservation through a new census and delimitation process.
'Assault on Constitution': Sonia Gandhi criticises delimitation exercise, says govt turned down all-party meet
Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday referred to the delimitation exercise to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha as an "assault on the Constitution" and questioned the Centre on the timing of introducing the amendment to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
Unaware of Women's Reservation Bill, delimitation: Congress to PM Modi, urges all-party meet after polls
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Opposition was not consulted on the Women's Reservation Act amendment bill or delimitation plans. Kharge stated this appears to be an election campaign move. He reiterated the Opposition's demand for an all-party meeting after the ongoing elections to discuss the bill's provisions and delimitation.
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: From the shadows to the centre stage
India is set to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, a law reserving seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies. This move aims to bridge the gap between women's high voter turnout and their low representation. The government is exploring ways to expedite implementation, potentially aligning it with the 2029 elections.
Women's reservation law amendment should not be used as political tool: Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor voiced concerns over the women's reservation law amendments. He stated the proposed changes should not be a political tool. Tharoor alleged the government is using a special session for political mileage before state polls. The Congress party champions women's reservation but insists on fairness and inclusivity. They also flagged potential dangers of a rushed delimitation exercise.
Congress under pressure to back or block Women’s Reservation Bill
The Congress Working Committee will convene on Friday. The meeting will focus on the party's stance regarding a government proposal. This proposal aims to amend the Women's Reservation Act. The bill seeks to delink its implementation from the census and delimitation.
What Census 2027 will reveal about the country we’ve become
India's Census 2027, launched April 1, is a crucial exercise. It will assess the nation's socioeconomic transformation since 2011. The census will inform political power, welfare, and federalism. It includes caste enumeration for the first time since Independence. This count will reveal if India's growth is broad-based and if progress has been equitable.
Opposition seeks all-party meet on women's quota after polls
Opposition parties are carefully responding to a government proposal to speed up the Women's Reservation Act. They are not opposing it directly but are requesting an all-party meeting. This meeting is proposed to take place after the upcoming assembly elections conclude. The opposition wants a detailed note from the government before the meeting.
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