How is a constitution amendment Bill passed?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking support from opposition parties to pass the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to increase the size and composition of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Several opposition parties, including the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Biju Janata Dal (BJD), and Congress, have voiced strong objections to the proposed changes and are collaborating with ruling party allies to oppose the bill.
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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