Women's Reservation Amendment: BJP issues whip for MPs ahead of special parliament session
The BJP has issued a three-line whip to all its MPs, urging them to remain present in Parliament during the extended Budget session from April 16th to 18th. The government plans to bring proposed amendments to the Women's Reservation Act for consideration and passage during this special sitting. The Union Cabinet has cleared draft bills aimed at implementing the women's quota before the 2029 parliamentary elections and increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats.
25 APR 2026
— 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.
26 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress spokesperson criticized the BJP-led NDA's women's reservation Bill, alleging it is a tactic to protect male seats.
30 APR 2026
— 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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