New Delhi: The central government may convene a special session of Parliament this month to discuss legislation related to increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats and implementing women’s reservation.
The proposed legislative agenda is expected to include the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, the Delimitation (Amendment) Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill. These measures are linked to the proposed expansion of parliamentary representation and the implementation of women’s reservation.
The Constitution amendment proposal is expected to address changes associated with increasing Lok Sabha seats, while the delimitation legislation would deal with the process of redrawing electoral constituencies. The Union Territories legislation is also expected to form part of the proposed legislative package.
However, the government’s plans remain subject to official confirmation, and the precise dates and agenda of any special session have not been formally established in the information provided.
The report also highlights a parliamentary challenge for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which reportedly lacks the two-thirds majority required to pass constitutional amendments of this nature. Securing the necessary support from other parties could therefore be important if the proposed legislation is brought before Parliament.
The issue follows an earlier vote on women’s reservation and delimitation-related bills on April 17, which, according to the report, failed to secure passage.
The proposed measures have implications for parliamentary representation, constituency boundaries and the implementation of women’s reservation. Any changes would depend on the final text of the bills, parliamentary approval and the applicable constitutional and legal procedures.
Further details about the proposed special session and the government’s legislative strategy are awaited.
