Delimitation and Women’s reservation: Key parties’ stance
India's government is considering an amendment to the Women’s Reservation Act, proposing a 33% reservation for women in parliament. The plan to link the amendment with delimitation has sparked political debate, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) offering contrasting stances. The BJP advocates increasing Lok Sabha seats to ensure 273 reserved seats without reducing men's representation. The INC opposes the delimitation link, demanding a fresh caste census for reservation calculations and criticizing the move as a political tactic. Other parties like the DMK, CPI(M), BRS, and SP have also voiced their opinions on the proposed amendments.
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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