No State, be it north or south will be discriminated against in delimitation exercise: PM in LS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the delimitation of constituencies for women's quota law will not discriminate against any state and warned those who oppose it will face consequences. He emphasized that the proportion of Lok Sabha seats in each state will remain unchanged, with an increase in representation proportionate to the overall number. Modi stated that no one should underestimate the importance of this reform, as women across the country are watching their decisions closely. He also offered credit for the implementation of the women reservation law to the opposition if they support it.
16 APR 2026
— BBC
India's government proposes a constitutional amendment to reserve seats for women in parliament and state assemblies, sparking debate over seat distribution and potential imbalances between states.
19 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Anurag Thakur defended the delimitation process, arguing it would increase the number of seats for southern states compared to 2011 Census projections.
2 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
The INDIA bloc plans to meet in mid-May to strategize on the inclusion of women's reservation in the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, after the Lok Sabha seat expansion proposal.
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