New Delhi: A special three-day session of Parliament commenced today, continuing till April 18. During this session of parliament, important legislative proposals, such as Women’s Reservation Bill and a Constitution Amendment Bill was tabled. There was an intense debates as opposition parties have already stated their plan to oppose the move. The main focus was on key Constitutional Amendments to operationalise the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, passed in 2023 to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
The Government is set to introduce three crucial Bills including:
• Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026
• Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
• Delimitation Bill, 2026
PM Modi took aim at DMK MPs who attended the Lok Sabha proceedings clad in black attire to protest against the bills related to women's reservation. Addressing the House during the special session of the Lok Sabha, PM Modi remarked that this act was akin to applying a 'black mark' (kala teeka) to ward off the evil eye. He further added that everyone has their own political motivations, noting that the fear of defeat can be somewhat baffling. "In our culture, whenever an auspicious undertaking is initiated, there is a tradition of applying a black mark to ensure it remains protected from the evil eye. I thank you for applying that black mark."
Speaking during the special session of the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah dismissed concerns that the proposed constitutional amendment and associated delimitation measures would diminish the representation of southern states. He stated that a "false narrative is being fabricated" to suggest that southern states would suffer significant losses. Citing the example of Karnataka, Shah noted that following these changes, its Lok Sabha seats would increase from 28 to 42, while its overall share would remain largely unchanged.
Priyanka Gandhi stated, "In 1931, a Congress session was held in Karachi under the chairmanship of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, where this resolution was passed. It was from this point that equal rights for women became an integral part of our country's politics. At that very time, the principle of 'One Vote, One Citizen, One Value' was also established." She noted that while countries like the United States had to wait and struggle for 150 years to secure this right, in India, this marked a unique step towards granting political rights to women. Priyanka added that the provision for 33 percent reservation for women in municipalities and Panchayats was first introduced in the House by the Congress government led by her late father and former Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi.
Congress MP K.C. Venugopal launched a scathing attack in the Lok Sabha against the PM Modi-led Central Government. Striking out at the government, the Congress leader asserted that while every state in the country holds its own distinct place, the government seeks to diminish their 'status' under the pretext of delimitation, solely to serve its own political motives and gains. During the discussion on the Constitution (131st) Amendment Bill, 2026 (pertaining to the Women's Reservation Act), the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union and State Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Congress MP urged the government to withdraw these bills.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha on the reservation for women and delimitation, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "The provision for 33 percent reservation in Panchayats and Municipalities was first introduced in this House by the Indian National Congress government led by the late Rajiv Gandhi."
New Delhi: In the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "...It has been said here that there is a desire to retain power. However, those who claim that some leaders can manipulate the mandate of 130 crore people are overestimating our capabilities. We believe that in a democracy, power is determined only by the vote of the citizens and the will of the people. Neither political leaders nor political parties can manipulate a population of 130 crore. If anyone could manipulate the public, then we would never have won elections. We were not in power earlier, so how could we have influenced outcomes?”
VIDEO | In the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit says, "...It has been said here that there is a desire to retain power. However, those who claim that some leaders can manipulate the mandate of 130 crore people are overestimating our capabilities. We believe that in a… pic.twitter.com/UucA0l1yj8
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: In the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “There is a statement being made that elections are taking place in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and that a new Act has been brought in. That is not correct. Let me clearly state that the Delimitation Commission’s report will come into effect only when it is accepted by Parliament and receives the approval of the President. Therefore, there is no question of it being implemented before 2029. Even the elections up to 2029 will be conducted under the existing system and existing constituencies. So there is no need for Akhilesh ji (Yadav) to be worried.”
VIDEO | In the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister says, “There is a statement being made that elections are taking place in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and that a new Act has been brought in. That is not correct. Let me clearly state that the Delimitation Commission’s report will come… pic.twitter.com/4RJntdBj8Q
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: In the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “...I would like to say to Hon’ble Member Priyanka ji (Gandhi) that we have not made any changes to the Delimitation Commission Act. Not even a comma or full stop has been altered; we have retained the existing Delimitation Commission Act in its entirety. If you are saying that manipulation happened earlier, and you are now saying that it could happen again, then I can only say this: if the Act was misused in the past, we will not do so.”
VIDEO | In the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, “...I would like to say to Hon’ble Member Priyanka ji (Gandhi) that we have not made any changes to the Delimitation Commission Act. Not even a comma or full stop has been altered; we have retained the existing… pic.twitter.com/3vW0OesaNI
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: In Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "A narrative is being created and confusion is being spread that these three bills, the Constitutional Amendment Bill and the two related laws on delimitation and changes in election procedures, will reduce the representation of southern states in the Lok Sabha and cause them significant loss...The bill before the House is now the property of the House. Based on its practical interpretation, I would like to clarify a few points. In Karnataka, out of the current strength of 543 seats in the Lok Sabha, there are 28 seats, which is about 5.15 per cent of the total representation. After the passage of this bill and the Constitutional Amendment, Karnataka’s seats will increase from 28 to 42. In a House of 816 members, its share will be around 5.14 per cent. So, there will be no real loss to Karnataka.”
VIDEO | In Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "A narrative is being created and confusion is being spread that these three bills, the Constitutional Amendment Bill and the two related laws on delimitation and changes in election procedures, will reduce the… pic.twitter.com/Tpqa8PaaIg
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "The provision of 33 per cent reservation in panchayats and municipalities was first introduced in the House by the Indian National Congress government under the leadership of the late Rajiv Gandhi..."
She said, "I would like to give a little background on this topic. Because the Prime Minister mentioned a lot in his speech about who stopped it, how it was stopped, and how this decision was stalled for 30 years. My colleagues in the ruling party may not like this, but the historical background is that it was also initiated by a man named Nehru. But don't worry, this is not the Nehru you so shy away from. His father, Motilal Nehru, prepared a report in 1928 and presented it to the Congress Party's Working Committee. In it, he listed 19 fundamental rights. In 1931, the Congress session was held in Karachi under the chairmanship of Sardar Patel. This resolution was passed at that Karachi session, marking the beginning of women's equal rights becoming a part of our country's politics. At the same time, the principle of "One Vote, One Citizen, One Value" was also established in our politics. In countries like the United States, they had to wait and struggle for this right for 150 years. Implementing women's reservations in our country's political system was a unique step in the world..."
#WATCH | Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "The provision of 33 per cent reservation in panchayats and municipalities was first introduced in the House by the Indian National Congress government under the… pic.twitter.com/9LPGBVOSAK
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: On PM Modi's address on the Women's Reservation Bill, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav said, "This Bill is being brought without population census or including the backward classes. This is being brought for appeasement. We are in favour of this Bill, but why are they bringing it right now? And which census is being considered?... Every party supports this, but what about the new map of the constituencies that the 'Khufiya' people made? This question is about delimitation, how will the new constituencies be made..."
#WATCH | Delhi | On PM Modi's address on the Women's Reservation Bill, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav says, "This Bill is being brought without population census or including the backward classes. This is being brought for appeasement. We are in favour of this Bill, but why… pic.twitter.com/xVglBwY0bI
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: On PM Modi's address on the Women's Reservation Bill, BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai said, "...If everyone comes together to pass this, it will be historic, and its implementation will become much easier. The Prime Minister has appealed, yet the Opposition remains bent on politicising the issue... There is no 'North versus South' angle involved in the delimitation process. Seats will not be increased solely based on population, but rather on a proportional basis. No injustice will be meted out to anyone—neither in the North nor in the South... The Opposition needs to understand this; they should refrain from playing politics over this matter..."
#WATCH | Delhi | On PM Modi's address on the Women's Reservation Bill, BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai says, "...If everyone comes together to pass this, it will be historic, and its implementation will become much easier. The Prime Minister has appealed, yet the Opposition remains bent… pic.twitter.com/W8buX0o2NK
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, PM Modi said, "Some people here feel that there is some kind of political interest of Modi involved in this..."
#WATCH | Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Some people here feel that there is some kind of political interest of Modi involved in this..."
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
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New Delhi: "Iska agar virodh karenge toh rajnitik laabh mujhe hoga. Lekin saath chalenge toh kisi ko bhi nahi hoga... Humey credit nahi chahiye... As soon as this gets passed, I am ready to print an advertisement and thank all of you. I will get everyone's photos printed too. You care about getting credit? Take the credit... I am ready to give you a blank cheque of credit..." said PM Modi as he speaks in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation.
#WATCH | "Iska agar virodh karenge toh rajnitik laabh mujhe hoga. Lekin saath chalenge toh kisi ko bhi nahi hoga... Humey credit nahi chahiye... As soon as this gets passed, I am ready to print an advertisement and thank all of you. I will get everyone's photos printed too. You… pic.twitter.com/ariEJhwOYW
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, Prime Modi said, "If the word 'guarantee' is required, I use the word 'guarantee'. If you talk about a promise, I use the word 'promise'. If there is a better word in Tamil, I am also ready to use that. If the intent is clear, then we do not need to play games with words..."
#WATCH | Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "If the word 'guarantee' is required, I use the word 'guarantee'. If you talk about a promise, I use the word 'promise'. If there is a better word in Tamil, I am also ready… https://t.co/WnX81rmLyD pic.twitter.com/aEFTVozWBS
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, PM Modi said, "... The need of the hour is that we should not delay any further. In the meantime, discussions have been held with political party members, knowledgeable people, and those who work as activists. Some people have even offered suggestions on their own... Some loopholes have to be removed from it. So that we can unite the power of our mothers and sisters..."
#WATCH | Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "... The need of the hour is that we should not delay any further. In the meantime, discussions have been held with political party members, knowledgeable people, and those… pic.twitter.com/ZGpJk6MY4s
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, PM Modi said, "'Hamari neeyat ki khot, desh ki naari shakti kabhi maaf nahi karegi'... I have come to you today to appeal to you not to weigh this on the scales of politics... Today the entire country, especially the women power, will definitely look at our decisions but more than the decisions, they will look at our intentions..."
#WATCH | Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "'Hamari neeyat ki khot, desh ki naari shakti kabhi maaf nahi karegi'... I have come to you today to appeal to you not to weigh this on the scales of politics... Today the… pic.twitter.com/ebVTktfsb0
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, PM Modi said, "Dharmendra Yadav (Samajwadi Party MP) ji, I am very grateful to you for introducing me. It's true, I come from a very backward community. Akhilesh ji is my friend, so he helps me sometimes... I am indebted to the countrymen and I am indebted to the community builders because of whom I am here..."
#WATCH | Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Dharmendra Yadav (Samajwadi Party MP) ji, I am very grateful to you for introducing me. It's true, I come from a very backward community. Akhilesh ji is my friend, so he… pic.twitter.com/qCjPfygujD
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, PM Modi said, "This will be in favour of the country's democracy, it will be in favor of the country's collective decision-making, and we will all be entitled to the credit. Neither the Treasury Department nor Modi will be its rightful owner, nor will everyone sitting here be its rightful owner. I would like those who smell politics in this to examine their own perspectives over the past 30 years and see if there is any benefit in this. I believe there's no need to give it a political spin..."
#WATCH | Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, PM Modi says, "This will be in favour of the country's democracy, it will be in favor of the country's collective decision-making, and we will all be entitled to the credit. Neither the Treasury Department… pic.twitter.com/jaNJMArnpk
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, PM Modi said, "Jo aaj virodh karenge usko lambe samay tak keemat chukani padegi..."
#WATCH | Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Jo aaj virodh karenge usko lambe samay tak keemat chukani padegi..."
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
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PM Modi stated: "Today, I wish to declare to this House with a profound sense of responsibility—be it the South, the North, the East, or the West; whether small states or large ones—that this decision-making process will not inflict discrimination or injustice upon anyone. There will be no alteration whatsoever in the proportional representation established during the tenure of past governments when delimitation exercises were conducted; any future increase will also adhere to that very same proportion. If a guarantee is sought, I offer that guarantee; if a promise is desired, I give that promise... for when one's intentions are pure, there is no need to resort to wordplay. Let us not harbor the arrogance that we are merely 'giving' something to the nation's women—its *Nari Shakti*... No! It is their rightful due. We have withheld it from them for many decades. Today presents an opportunity to atone for that past, and thereby liberate ourselves from that sin."
PM Modi stated, "Some people suspect that, somewhere in all of this, there lies a political self-interest of Modi. If they oppose this, it is only natural that the political benefit will accrue to me; however, if they choose to cooperate, no one will suffer any loss. We do not seek credit; the moment this is passed, I am ready to publish advertisements thanking everyone. We will have everyone's photographs printed. Go ahead—take the credit! I am offering you a blank check for the credit, right here and now."
"Let us not harbor any illusions; I am not suggesting—nor should you—that we are merely 'giving' something to the nation's women. This is their rightful due—a right that we have withheld for many decades. Today presents an opportunity to atone for that past and liberate ourselves from the guilt of that transgression," PM Modi said.
"We are all well aware of the cunning maneuvers and clever stratagems that have been employed. We have always been in favor of this measure, yet time and again, it was stalled by attaching some technical rider or another. But now, you will no longer be able to hoodwink the women of this country. The parliamentary numbers game will play itself out in due course. You kept this legislation in limbo for three decades; you have done whatever you intended to do. Now, just let it pass! There are some here who suspect that, somewhere within this initiative, lies a hidden political agenda of Modi's," he added.
PM Modi stated, "If you seek a guarantee, I offer you that as well. I would like to emphasize that, sitting here, the Constitution does not grant us the right to view this nation in fragments. Be it Kashmir or Kanyakumari, we can only conceive of it as a single, unified country. This process will not inflict injustice upon anyone. Furthermore, there will be no alteration to the existing proportions—the framework that has prevailed since the tenure of previous governments." PM Modi added, "If you desire the word 'guarantee,' I shall employ that term; if you speak of a 'promise,' I shall use that as well. If there is a specific word in Tamil, I am prepared to use that too—for when one's intentions are pure, there is no need to play games with words."
PM Modi stated: "Back in 2023, when we were discussing this matter, everyone was urging us to expedite it. At that time, however, we lacked the necessary time. Now, we are poised to implement it in 2029. Therefore, the need of the hour is that we delay no further. During this interim period—amidst extensive deliberations and consultations with constitutional experts—it became evident that we must devise a specific pathway to effectively harness the collective strength of our mothers and sisters."
PM Modi stated, "I have come to make an appeal: do not weigh this on the scales of politics. Today's occasion is an opportunity to sit together, think in a unified direction, and—with an open mind—embrace the task of building a 'Developed India.' As I have said before, the entire nation today—and particularly our 'Nari Shakti' (women power)—will certainly observe our decisions; yet, even more importantly, they will scrutinize our intentions. Therefore, the women of this country will never forgive any flaw in our intent."
Speaking in the Lok Sabha on the subject of women's reservation and delimitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated: "Whoever opposed this 25 to 30 years ago—that opposition never descended below the political plane. However, do not make the mistake of assuming the same today. Over the last 25 to 30 years, a political consciousness has emerged among our sisters who have achieved victory in grassroots-level Panchayat elections; they have become opinion-makers at the ground level. Today, they are vocal... and they assert: 'Now, include us in the decision-making process.'"
"When I was merely a party worker, discussions would often arise regarding the mindset of certain people—how they readily grant reservation in Panchayats, yet do so simply because they harbor no fear of losing their *own* positions. Their attitude is, 'We are secure, so let's go ahead and grant it.' Consequently, reservation in Panchayats has reached levels as high as 50 percent," PM Modi stated.
"I would like to add one more point: those who opposed this measure 30 years ago have not moved beyond the confines of political corridors; yet, at the grassroots level, those very same sisters are vocal today. Millions of women who have already served in these roles are now raising their voices. They demand, 'Integrate us into the decision-making process—specifically, the process that takes place within the Parliament.'"
Speaking in the Lok Sabha on women's reservation and delimitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "To those who detect a whiff of politics in this, I would urge them to look at their own track record over the past 30 years. I believe there is no need to give this a political colour."
PM Modi stated: "I firmly believe that a 'Developed India' is not merely defined by statistics related to roads, railways, or infrastructure; rather, it also signifies that half of the country's population must actively participate in the process of policymaking. We have already delayed this endeavor—a fact that everyone must acknowledge."
PM Modi stated, "It is our privilege to have the opportunity to involve half of the country's population in the process of formulating policies for nation-building. Let none of us Members of Parliament let this opportunity slip away. Together, as Indians, we are poised to steer the nation in a new direction. We are embarking on a meaningful endeavor to infuse our governance system with sensitivity. The 'Amrit'—the nectar—that emerges from this churning process will determine the very course and direction of the country's politics."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing Parliament during the three-day special session on women's reservation and delimitation. He stated that this is a special day for the country, and he would apprise the House of the details through facts and arguments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Lok Sabha for the discussion on the bills related to women's reservation. Upon seeing him, the MPs raised slogans of "Har Har Mahadev."
The proportion of Lok Sabha seats allocated to the states of South India could potentially decrease during the upcoming delimitation exercise. Such apprehensions have been raised in connection with the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill; however, the government dispelled all such doubts in the Lok Sabha today. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya stated that no South Indian state would suffer any disadvantage.
New Delhi: On women's reservation bill, BJP MP Hema Malini said, "It is a very important day because it is about giving respect to the women of the country. They (the Opposition) should give support in this."
#WATCH | Delhi | On women's reservation bill, BJP MP Hema Malini says, "It is a very important day because it is about giving respect to the women of the country. They (the Opposition) should give support in this." pic.twitter.com/jWcWHZixl1
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi will speak in the Lok Sabha at around 3 pm today during the special three-day Parliament session on women's reservation and delimitation.
PM Narendra Modi will speak in the Lok Sabha at around 3 pm today during the special three-day Parliament session on women's reservation and delimitation pic.twitter.com/dlgFDOQiKl
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New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, "The issue is very simple. The govt has a plan to re-delimit the constituencies to increase the number of seats in the areas where the ruling party is strong. They are using women's reservation to bring about that change. This is political demonetisation."
#WATCH | Delhi | Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "The issue is very simple. The govt has a plan to re-delimit the constituencies to increase the number of seats in the areas where the ruling party is strong. They are using women's reservation to bring about that change. This is… pic.twitter.com/GSwZpiTrpU
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha on the Women's Reservation Bill, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said, "...You are again and again creating hurdles for women's reservation. If you had listened to us in 2023, women's reservation would have been implemented in 2024. We are urging that women's reservation should not be linked with delimitation. If you do that, we will definitely support it. This bill is not for women's reservation, but it is for delimitation through the back door."
Speaking in Lok Sabha on the Women's Reservation Bill, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi says, "...You are again and again creating hurdles for women's reservation. If you had listened to us in 2023, women's reservation would have been implemented in 2024. We are urging that women's… pic.twitter.com/BczlW6CvBG
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha on the three bills, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "The women’s reservation bill was passed in 2023, providing for implementing its provisions based on census after 2026 and delimitation. There will be an equal, 50 per cent increase in the strength of Lok Sabha members, and this will translate to 815 seats, of which 272 will be reserved for women, which comes to one-third of the strength of the House. There will be no loss to anyone (states), and they will retain their strength."
Speaking in Lok Sabha on the three bills, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "The women’s reservation bill was passed in 2023, providing for implementing its provisions based on census after 2026 and delimitation. There will be an equal, 50 per cent increase in the… pic.twitter.com/18oI66wDlK
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: On women's reservation bill, Congress MP Rajeev Shukla said, "All opposition parties have collectively decided that we are in support of women's reservation, we want reservation for women. We stand with the proposal that was passed in 2023, but through delimitation, they want to conspire to scatter all sections and damage the constitutional framework, and we oppose that."
#WATCH | Delhi | On women's reservation bill, Congress MP Rajeev Shukla says, "All opposition parties have collectively decided that we are in support of women's reservation, we want reservation for women. We stand with the proposal that was passed in 2023, but through… pic.twitter.com/wRzh1ZMWfq
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "The discussion will be held for 12 hours. The speaker should have the authority to extend the time for discussion. The voting on the bills will be done tomorow." Speaker Om Birla says, "Discussion on these three bills will be held for 15-18 hours. Voting on these bills will be done at 4 pm tomorrow."
Speaking in Lok Sabha, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "The discussion will be held for 12 hours. The speaker should have the authority to extend the time for discussion. The voting on the bills will be done tomorow."
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
Speaker Om Birla says, "Discussion on these three bills… pic.twitter.com/8fNO9aMMUS
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "The two bills have been brought together to take women's reservation to its logical end...Home Minister spoke on Congress MP Venugopal's objection to the motion moved by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
Speaking in Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "The two bills have been brought together to take women's reservation to its logical end...
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
Home Minister is speaking on Congress MP Venugopal's objection to the motion moved by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal pic.twitter.com/HdxovUPZrN
New Delhi: The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026’, Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026’ and Delimitation Bill, 2026’ introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026’, Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026’ and Delimitation Bill, 2026’ introduced in the Lok Sabha. pic.twitter.com/KkH1PD3GZG
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: On women's reservation bill & proposed Delimitation Bill, Congress MP Sonia Gandhi said, "My party has made its position clear. I have nothing to add."
#WATCH | Delhi | On women's reservation bill & proposed Delimitation Bill, Congress MP Sonia Gandhi says, "My party has made its position clear. I have nothing to add." pic.twitter.com/U4zLPtQSwy
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: The Opposition members in Lok Sabha have pressed for division against the move to introduce the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026. DMK MP TR Baalu, AIMIM MP Owaisi are among the Opposition MPs who are opposing the the introduction of the bills. TMC and CPI-M are opposing the bills.
The Opposition members in Lok Sabha have pressed for division against the move to introduce the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026. DMK MP TR Baalu, AIMIM MP Owaisi are among the Opposition MPs who are opposing the the introduction of the bills. TMC… pic.twitter.com/ropbN0M65M
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Speaking in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said, "Akhilesh Yadav asked why the census is not being conducted. I want to inform the entire country that the census process has already begun. The government has taken a decision to conduct a caste census, and the enumeration is being carried out along with caste data. If it were up to the Samajwadi Party, they would even assign castes to households. Dharmendra Yadav spoke about giving reservations to Muslim women. This is unconstitutional. Reservation based on religion is unconstitutional."
Speaking in Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "Akhilesh Yadav asked why the census is not being conducted. I want to inform the entire country that the census process has already begun. The government has taken a decision to conduct a caste census, and the… pic.twitter.com/C1e5enMCeq
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Congress MP KC Venugopal cannot speak on the merits of bills, and he can raise only technical objections to the introduction of the bills. HM Shah we will give a strong reply to the Opposition during the debate.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah says Congress MP KC Venugopal cannot speak on the merits of bills, and he can raise only technical objections to the introduction of the bills. HM Shah we will give a strong reply to the Opposition during the debate. pic.twitter.com/bx62Rs0v1Y
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
New Delhi: Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced The Delimitation Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha. That the Bill to provide for the readjustment of the allocation of seats in the House of the People to the States and Union territories, the total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of each State and Union territories having a Legislative Assembly, the division of each State and each Union territory having a Legislative Assembly into territorial constituencies for elections to the House of the People and Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union territories and for matters connected therewith.
#ParliamentSession2026
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Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal introduces The Delimitation Bill,2026 in Lok Sabha.
That the Bill to provide for the readjustment of the
allocation of seats in the House of the People to the States and Union territories, the total number… pic.twitter.com/Ht0FZeLcPJ
The Government will introduce three crucial Bills:
• Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026
• Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
• Delimitation Bill, 2026
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