In a lively exchange during the Lok Sabha's special session, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took a jab at Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming his political maneuvers would leave even the ancient strategist Chanakya 'shocked'. She argued that the government's push for three bills, which aim to expand Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850 and ensure one-third representation for women, is a tactic for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to consolidate power ahead of upcoming elections. Gandhi accused the ruling party of undermining democracy while superficially promoting women's empowerment, stating it is eroding the rights of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and weakening certain states. In response, Shah assured that the proposed increase in seats would not disadvantage southern states, providing specific figures for seat increases in states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also weighed in, asserting that the women’s reservation bill would not discriminate against any group, urging the opposition to support it while warning that objections would not be taken lightly by women voters.