India’s special Parliament session (April 16–18, 2026) focuses on two major reforms: Women’s Reservation and Delimitation, aimed at reshaping the country’s electoral system.
🔑 Key Highlights:
- Introduction of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 to implement 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
- Delimitation Bill, 2026 to redraw constituency boundaries before the 2029 elections.
- Amendment to laws governing Union Territories for alignment with the new system.
🟣 Women’s Reservation:
- Ensures 33% सीट आरक्षण (reservation) for women in legislatures.
- Will be implemented from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
- Aims to improve women’s political participation and representation.
- Debate exists over the delay in implementation due to linkage with delimitation.
🟢 Delimitation:
- Refers to redrawing constituencies based on updated population data.
- Ensures fair and balanced representation across states.
- May change seat distribution, affecting political power balance.
