'False narrative': Amit Shah rejects claims delimitation will weaken southern states Speaking during the debate on the women’s reservation-related amendment bills and the proposed delimitation framework, Shah said the total strength of the Lok Sabha would rise to 816 seats, though the legislation mentions a ceiling of 850 because that figure is rounded. He explained that 816 reflects a precise 50 per cent increase over the current 543 elected seats. #Amit_Shah #Lok_Sabha #False_narrative #Shah_rejects #states_Speaking #delimitation_framework #claims_delimitation #proposed_delimitation #rejects_claims #weaken_southern
'Smells of politics': Priyanka Gandhi targets PM Modi over women's quota bill, says delimitation plan 'attack on democracy' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government's women's reservation and delimitation bills in Lok Sabha, calling them an "open attack" on democracy. She questioned the delay in implementation and alleged the government is diverting from the core issue of women's reservation, while reaffirming Congress's support. #Lok_Sabha #Priyanka_Gandhi #Gandhi_Vadra #Gandhi #Priyanka #Vadra_criticized #Gandhi_targets #quota_bill #delimitation_plan #open_attack
'Kala tika on bills': PM Modi takes swipe at DMK over black attire protest Prime Minister Modi lauded the women's reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, while criticizing DMK's protest against the delimitation Bill. He assured no state would face injustice, countering Udhayanidhi Stalin's claims of reduced Tamil Nadu representation. The delimitation and women's quota bills were introduced after a division vote. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Modi #Modi_lauded #Lok_Sabha #Kala_tika #protest_Prime #criticizing_DMK #DMK_protest #black_attire #attire_protest
'My guarantee': PM Modi says no state to face injustice due to delimitation The Congress on Thursday alleged that the government wants to "bulldoze" delimitation in the name of women's reservation, and asserted that if it is really committed to implementing the women's quota law it should do so immediately on the basis of the current strength of Lok Sabha. The opposition party also alleged that the BJP was using delimitation as a "political weapon" to increase its influence. #Lok_Sabha #women #Sabha #women_reservation #women_quota #quota_law #Thursday_alleged #face_injustice #injustice_due #current_strength
'Don't want credit': Top quotes from PM Modi's Lok Sabha speech on women's reservation bill Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the women's reservation Bill as a defining moment for India's democracy, emphasizing the need for greater female representation in policymaking. He asserted that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, providing 33% reservation for women, will give India a new direction, linking it to the nation's ancient democratic roots and the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Lok_Sabha #Sabha_speech #Modi_hailed #Top_quotes #reservation_bill #Modi_Lok #bill_Prime
'Religion-based reservation unconstitutional': Amit Shah & Akhilesh Yadav clash in Lok Sabha over delimitation Home Minister Amit Shah and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav clashed in Parliament over the Women's Reservation Bill. Yadav questioned the urgency without an updated Census, demanding a caste-based enumeration. Shah assured that a caste census would be conducted after the ongoing Census process, while also stating religion-based reservations are unconstitutional. #Amit_Shah #Minister_Amit #Home_Minister #Lok_Sabha #Akhilesh_Yadav #Amit #chief_Akhilesh #Women_Reservation #Reservation_Bill #delimitation_Home
Parliament special session in Lok Sabha: 251 support, 185 oppose Constitution Bill to tweak women quota law Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aiming to implement women's reservation before 2029. The bill, linked with delimitation and increased Lok Sabha seats to 850, faced opposition from parties questioning its timing and constitutional validity. Debates highlighted concerns over linking reservation with delimitation and the census. #Lok_Sabha #Constitution #Amendment #special_session #quota_law #oppose_Constitution #Constitution_Bill #Parliament_special #law_Lok #Sabha_passed
Women’s Reservation Bill: How numbers stack up in Lok Sabha and what delimitation could change Parliament is set to debate the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, aiming for 33% women's reservation in legislatures. This constitutional amendment, passed in 2023, will be implemented after delimitation based on the 2027 Census. While the government champions women's empowerment, opposition raises concerns over the delimitation process and its potential impact on state representation, creating a north-south divide. #Lok_Sabha #Bill #women_reservation #Nari_Shakti #Vandan_Adhiniyam #Reservation_Bill #Shakti_Vandan #change_Parliament #numbers_stack #Reservation
Women’s reservation to delimitation: Focus on 3 key bills in Lok Sabha today; why they matter #Lok_Sabha #Lok #Focus #Sabha_today #key_bills
Lok Sabha seats to be increased to maximum of 850 to accommodate Women's Reservation Bill #Lok_Sabha #Sabha_seats #Women_Reservation #Reservation_Bill #accommodate_Women
NCPEDP urges disability reservation ahead of upcoming Women's Reservation Bill in special Lok Sabha session #Lok_Sabha #Sabha_session #NCPEDP_urges #Women_Reservation #Reservation_Bill
Government clears bills to amend quota law for women The government has approved draft bills to amend the women's reservation law, aiming for 33% reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies from 2029. These bills, to be introduced in the upcoming special Parliament session, will increase Lok Sabha seats to 816, with 273 reserved for women. #Lok_Sabha #increase_Lok #reservation_law #amend_quota #approved_draft #state_assemblies #Government_clears #quota_law #clears_bills #draft_bills
Prime Minister: Women should ensure quota bills passed unopposed Prime Minister Modi announced the women's reservation law will be implemented from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, urging women to pressure the opposition for unopposed passage. He refuted claims that southern states would lose seats due to population control, stating the government will increase Lok Sabha constituencies to accommodate the 33% quota for women. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Modi #Lok_Sabha #Modi_announced #Sabha_polls #unopposed_Prime #unopposed_passage #bills_passed #reservation_law #passed_unopposed
Lok Sabha seats for southern states won't be reduced: Prime Minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured southern states that their Lok Sabha seats would be protected, even as the total number of seats might increase nationally. He also criticized Kerala's LDF and UDF for alleged "fake hostility" and targeting the Sabarimala temple, promising action if NDA forms the government. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Lok_Sabha #Sabha #Modi_assured #Sabha_seats #Minister_Prime #southern_states #increase_nationally
'For a very important bill': Parliament to reconvene on April 16; what’s on cards Parliament is set to reconvene on April 16 to consider legislation that could increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with 273 seats reserved for women. This move aims to implement a one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, significantly altering the country's political landscape and reinforcing the government's women's empowerment agenda. #Lok_Sabha #Lok #April #Parliament #Sabha_seats #cards_Parliament #important_bill #increase_Lok #seats_reserved #reconvene
Opposition questions Left-wing extremism debate in Lok Sabha; flags jobs crisis, ‘Hindutva extremism’ & tribal concerns #Lok_Sabha #Left-wing_extremism #Hindutva_extremism’ #tribal_concerns #questions_Left-wing
Parliament to be adjourned on April 2, to meet after assembly polls A fixed date for Parliament’s meeting to discuss what are likely to be two bills, one for delimitation based on 2011 census and another for amending constitutional provisions for the rollout of women’s quota in one-third of Lok Sabha and assembly seats, will convey the govt’s determination in no uncertain terms. #assembly_polls #Lok_Sabha #April #Parliament #assembly_seats #uncertain_terms #fixed_date #delimitation_based #amending_constitutional #constitutional_provisions
Jan Vishwas bill moots fine, jail for grabbing govt land The bill — introduced in Lok Sabha on Friday — proposes to amend Section-11 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act that at present provides for six months’ jail or with Rs 5,000 penalty or both. As per the proposal, the fine would be 5% of land value for every year of occupation or both — penalty and jail. Officials said this would deter encroachment and check land grabbing. #Friday #Lok_Sabha #Jan_Vishwas #Vishwas_bill #Public_Premises #Unauthorised_Occupants #bill_moots #Premises #Eviction #Occupants
Amid oppn protest, FCRA amendment bill tabled in Lok Sabha The government introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha, facing opposition from Congress and TMC who voiced concerns over executive overreach. Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai countered, stating the bill targets misuse of foreign funds for conversions and personal gain, aiming to enhance transparency in NGO funding for public welfare. #Amid_oppn #Lok_Sabha #Lok #amendment_bill #FCRA_amendment #Foreign_Contribution #oppn_protest #facing_opposition #executive_overreach #government_introduced
Lok Sabha clears tweak to bill on trans persons amid opposition protests Lok Sabha approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 via voice vote, despite opposition calls for wider consultations. The government stated the changes aim to ensure benefits reach genuine transgender individuals, moving away from self-perceived gender identity and introducing a medical board for certification. The bill now heads to the Rajya Sabha. #Lok_Sabha #voice_vote #amid_opposition #Amendment_Bill #Transgender_Persons #protests_Lok #trans_persons #persons_amid #wider_consultations #clears_tweak
