On Thursday, the Indian government introduced a legislative package in Parliament to implement a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies from the 2029 general elections. This initiative, proposed nearly three decades ago, includes the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal presented the first two bills, while the Home Minister introduced the third. The bills aim to separate women's reservation from the existing census-linked delimitation framework, which had delayed implementation until 2034. Government sources suggest a potential expansion of Lok Sabha seats to 850, translating to approximately 273 seats for women. However, opposition parties, while supporting the concept of women's reservation, have expressed concerns regarding the delimitation framework and its implications for states with better population control. To pass these amendments, the government requires a two-thirds majority in Parliament, meaning at least 360 votes from the current Lok Sabha strength of 540.