Today, April 14, 2026, the Congress-led Opposition launched a derisive attack on the Modi’s government, blaming the Prime Minister of a bulldozer mentality and making a complete mockery of democracy. The criticism focuses on the government’s move to convene a special three-day session of Parliament from April 16 to 18 to pass amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Act, 2023) and introduce a controversial delimitation proposal. Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Pure Cotton Embroidered Short Kurti | Tunic | Short Kurta (Available in Plus Sizes)
Congress claims, that rushing these bills without sharing adequate information reflects a "bulldoze first, consult later" governance style. According to the opposition, government should share all the texts before going in to all-party meeting.
Sonia Gandhi and other senior leaders have declared that delimitation, not women's empowerment, is the real issue.
The session coincides with the peak of election campaigning in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal (where polls are scheduled for April 23 and 29). MPs who are working on the election will not be available for this meeting.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh and other leaders slammed the government for failing to share the draft of the Constitution Amendment Bills with MPs just 48 hours before the session. From Sweet Hopes to Sour Yields: Karnataka’s Mango Crisis Hits 50% Decline as Prices Reach Record Highs
The government is planning to increase the total number of Lok Sabha seats by around 50%, from 543 to 816 seats to instrument the 33% women's quota by 2029. Right to Vote vs. Election Timeline: Supreme Court Prioritizes Fairness for 34 Lakh Excluded Voters in West Bengal
Congress also accused the Bill might bring the South-North discrimination. BJP is standing firm to implement the new Bill, will have to wait and see the outcome which will come before 18th of this month.