Congress Discusses Women's Reservation Law, Meets Opposition Leaders

62 UPDATES · 22 DAYS · 9 APR 2026 — 30 APR 2026

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Latest · 30 Apr 2026

Odisha's Chief Minister pledged to implement women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies by 2029, while political parties debated the issue's implementation.

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9Apr

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

CWC meet to discuss women’s quota amendments, delimitation and West Asia

10Apr

The Hindu

Congress discusses women’s reservation law and delimitation; Kharge to meet other Opposition leaders for joint strategy

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Congress vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji demanded the inclusion of a sub-quota for Backward Caste women in the Women’s Reservation Bill.

12Apr

The Hindu

Government hurrying women’s quota law implementation for political mileage: Kharge to PM

The Hindu

The Congress accuses the Modi government of delaying the caste census and using the women's reservation law for political gain.

The Hindu

The BJP has issued a whip to its MPs urging them to attend Parliament during the extended Budget session to consider and pass proposed amendments to the Women's Reservation Act.

The Hindu

Union Minister Rijiju defended the government's push for the Women's Reservation Act implementation, urging opposition parties to support its 2029 implementation.

The Hindu

Political parties are clashing over proposed amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, 2023, with Congress demanding a meeting before the special sitting.

13Apr

The Hindu

Revanth Reddy accuses the Union Government of misleadingly linking the Women's Reservation Bill with delimitation to create a narrative of opposition obstruction.

The Hindu

The CPI(M) alleges the Union government is using the Women's Reservation Bill for electoral gain, delaying its implementation despite the party's requests.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu election 2026: If BJP were playing petty politics, State would not have got first PM Mitra Park, says Piyush Goyal

The Hindu

Congress issued a three-line whip to its Lok Sabha members urging them to support the party's stance during the upcoming special session of Parliament.

The Hindu

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed the implementation of a 33% reservation for women in Parliament and Assemblies by 2029.

The Hindu

The Congress opposes the BJP's proposed expansion of the Lok Sabha, arguing for a new delimitation based on the latest Census and immediate implementation of the 33% reservation.

14Apr

The Hindu

The Centre proposes constitutional amendments to redistribute Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 census, potentially impacting state representation.

The Hindu

Akhilesh Yadav accuses the Union government of rushing the women's reservation bill to circumvent the caste count in the implementation of the 33% reservation.

The Hindu

Southern state Chief Ministers oppose the Union Government's delimitation proposal, advocating for a united front and diverse seat allocation models.

The Hindu

West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, accuses the BJP-led government of using a delimitation bill to divide India and West Bengal for political gain.

15Apr

The Hindu

Congress leaders met to strategize the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act and address delimitation exercises.

The Hindu

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant pledged to support a 33% women's reservation in the state legislature, stating he would accept reserved seats for women.

The Hindu

The INDIA bloc unanimously decided to oppose the Delimitation Bill due to concerns about its connection to the Women's Reservation Bill and potential seat increases in State Assemblies.

The Hindu

Congress communications chief Jairam Ramesh accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of deliberate deceit regarding the government's delimitation proposal.

The Hindu

Women’s Reservation Bill will be passed, opposers will be exposed, says A.P. CM

The Hindu

Political parties, including the DMK, oppose the proposed delimitation bill, arguing it would reduce Tamil Nadu's representation in Parliament.

The Hindu

Parliament will hold a Budget Session to debate three bills, including a bill for women's reservation, with the INDIA bloc opposing delimitation provisions.

16Apr

The Hindu

India's government proposes a 33% women's reservation in parliament, sparking debate between the BJP and INC over the link to delimitation.

The Hindu

Opposition parties are collaborating to oppose the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to alter the composition of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

The Dawn

India's government plans to expand parliament by two-fifths to increase women's representation, facing opposition from parties who claim it benefits the ruling BJP.

17Apr

The Hindu

DMK leader Kanimozhi accused the BJP of using the women's reservation law amendment as an election strategy to suppress women's representation in Parliament.

The Hindu

Parliament will hold a vote on three bills to amend the women's quota law and set up a delimitation commission on April 17, 2026.

The Hindu

Abhishek Banerjee accused BJP supporters of abusing a TMC woman worker, while Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led NDA Government of using the women's quota law amendment for the Delimitation Bill.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government's proposed Constitution Amendment Bill as an "anti-national act" aimed at altering electoral maps and denying representation to certain states.

The Hindu

The Opposition successfully blocked a Constitutional Amendment Bill aimed at redistributing Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 census to expedite women's reservation.

The Hindu

The BJP, in response to the defeat of the women's reservation and delimitation bills in the Lok Sabha, announced plans to mobilize public support through protests.

The Hindu

The South's unified opposition successfully blocked a bill increasing the Lok Sabha's strength, with Tamil Nadu CM Stalin asserting that democracy prevailed.

The Hindu

Opposition leaders successfully defeated a bill seeking to redraw India's political map based on the 2011 Census.

The Guardian

India's government failed to pass a bill increasing female representation in parliament due to opposition accusations of electoral map manipulation.

The Hindu

Following the defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill, leaders from the Congress, BRS, and other opposition parties united to criticize the bill.

The Hindu

Shiv Sena UBT leaders criticized the Women's Reservation Bill's inclusion with the Delimitation Bill, prompting Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to condemn their actions.

The Hindu

The Opposition successfully blocked the Constitution Amendment Bill concerning women's reservation, preventing its passage.

18Apr

The Hindu

The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to implement women's reservation failed to secure a two-thirds majority in the Lower House.

The Hindu

Chief Minister N. Chandra Babu Naidu launched a nationwide protest against opposition parties for defeating the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026.

The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared the BJP's downfall has begun after the Constitution amendment bill for women's 33% reservation failed in Parliament.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi expressed disappointment over the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, blaming the Congress for hindering women's representation.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed the government's commitment to implementing women's reservation despite the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Act and Delimitation Bill.

The Hindu

Opposition leaders sharply criticized Prime Minister Modi's address, accusing him of violating the Model Code of Conduct and using official machinery to attack political opponents.

19Apr

The Hindu

PM Modi speech row: Congress leader in Kerala moves ECI against PM Modi

The Hindu

Following the defeat of a women's reservation bill in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Modi will address the nation tonight.

The Hindu

Bihar's Chief Minister condemned opposition parties' refusal to support the women's reservation bill amendment, prompting a protest by the BJP's women's wing.

The Hindu

Union Minister Piyush Goyal criticized the DMK-Congress decision to defeat the women's reservation bill, highlighting the divisive impact and contrasting it with Prime Minister Modi's commitment to inclusive development.

The Hindu

G. Ramakrishnan, Chairperson of the CPI(M) Control Commission, argues that the government's linking of women's reservation and delimitation in the Constitution is undemocratic and intended to undermine opposition parties.

The Hindu

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the Women's Reservation Bill as a tactic to defeat the DMK.

20Apr

The Hindu

The Mahayuti party in Maharashtra launched a signature campaign to protest the recent defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill.

The Hindu

N. Ram criticized the BJP-led government for combining delimitation and women's reservation in a bill, claiming it was intended to confuse opposition parties.

The Hindu

Linking women’s reservation with delimitation is unconstitutional, contends G. Ramakrishnan

The Hindu

DMK, Congress have betrayed women and the country: A.P. CM

21Apr

The Hindu

Yogi Adityanath led a protest march against the Congress and Samajwadi Party, criticizing their opposition to the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026.

22Apr

The Hindu

Women's organizations in India demanded the immediate implementation of a 33% reservation for women in legislatures.

23Apr

The Hindu

Thousands of Telangana BJP women participated in a protest march, criticizing the Congress for its perceived opposition to women's reservation.

25Apr

The Hindu

Congress leaders Ragini Nayak and Vardhan Yadav criticized the Narendra Modi government for its inaction on implementing a 33% women's reservation quota in Parliament.

26Apr

The Hindu

The Congress spokesperson criticized the BJP-led NDA's women's reservation Bill, alleging it is a tactic to protect male seats.

30Apr

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Odisha's Chief Minister pledged to implement women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies by 2029, while political parties debated the issue's implementation.

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