The long-awaited woman’s reservation circular has come and members of parliament has received the text which Jairam Ramesh was craving to see. On April 14, 2026, the Union Government circulated a landmark legislative package to Members of Parliament, proposing to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from 543 to a maximum of 850 seats. Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Schiffli Embroidery Ethnic Dress | Fit and Flare | Knee Length (Available in Plus Sizes)
The strategy is to operationalize the 33% Women’s Reservation (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) in time for the 2029 General Elections, rather than waiting until 2034 as originally planned.
The government introduced three primary bills: The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, The Delimitation Bill, 2026, and consists of the bill for Union Territories.
The Lok Sabha will consist of 815 members from States and 35 members from Union Territories, thus making the final figure of 850. imperatively, the bills propose using the 2011 Census data for delimitation. Out of the proposed 850 seats, approximately 283 seats would be reserved for women.
The 2023 Law required a fresh Census to be published first. This would have pushed implementation to the 2034 or 2039 elections After amending Article 82, the government seeks to remove the "post-2026 Census" link. This allows a Delimitation Commission to start redrawing boundaries immediately using existing 2011 data, aiming for a 2029 rollout. Chapped, Burnt, and Buried: MP Woman and Lover Arrested for Brutal Murder of Husband Using JCB
To avoid penalizing southern states especially Tamil Nadu and Kerala that have successfully controlled population growth, the government suggests a 50% pro-rata increase across all states. This ensures that while the total number of seats increases, the significance of each state remains stable.
Parties like the TMC, DMK, and AAP have expressed concerns. They claim that using 2011 data is outdated and that the sudden increase in seats may lead to mischievous conduct. VP JD Vance Rejects Failure Narrative, Challenges Tehran and the Vatican in Post-Summit Reveal
Since this involves a Constitutional Amendment, the government needs a two-thirds majority in both Houses, making the three-day special session starting April 16, 2026, a critical moment.
Let’s wait for the outcome till 18th of this month.