Opposition Unites Against Delimitation Bill Amid Special Parliament Session
Delimitation Bill 2026 LIVE Updates: Special Parliament Session Begins Today, INDIA Bloc Reunites To Oppose Bill
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The Indian government is introducing the Delimitation Bill 2026 during a special Parliament session, which aims to redraw constituency boundaries based on the 2011 Census. The opposition, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, is set to oppose the bill, arguing it is politically motivated and should wait for the 2021 Census data.
- 01The Delimitation Bill 2026 aims to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850, with 273 seats reserved for women.
- 02The bill is controversial as it will use 2011 Census data instead of waiting for the 2021 Census.
- 03The opposition, including the INDIA Bloc, supports women's reservation but opposes the government's approach.
- 04Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized that the opposition is not against women's reservation but against the timing and method of the bill's introduction.
- 05The special Parliament session will last three days and will also address amendments related to the Women's Reservation Bill.
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During a special Parliament session, the Indian government plans to introduce the Delimitation Bill 2026, which seeks to increase the Lok Sabha's total strength to 850 seats from the current 543. Of these, 273 seats (approximately 33%) will be reserved for women, as part of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Bill, passed in 2023. The bill has sparked controversy as it proposes to base the delimitation exercise on the 2011 Census rather than waiting for the 2021 Census data, which the opposition argues is necessary for fair representation. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated that while the opposition supports women's reservation, they oppose the government's approach, claiming it is politically motivated. The INDIA Bloc has united to challenge the bill during this three-day session.
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The Delimitation Bill could significantly alter political representation in India, particularly for women, and may affect electoral strategies leading up to future elections.
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