The Indian government is preparing to present a schedule in Parliament that specifies the allocation of Lok Sabha seats for each state, while keeping the percentage share unchanged despite an overall increase in seats. This decision follows significant pushback from southern states and others like Odisha, which fear that the proposed delimitation exercise may negatively impact their representation due to population control measures. During a special sitting of the Budget session, three key bills will be introduced: the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The government aims to operationalize a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, increasing the total number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850, with 815 for states and 35 for Union Territories. While opposition parties express support for women's reservation, they oppose the Delimitation Bill, arguing it could undermine representation and constitutional safeguards. Leaders from various opposition parties have called for a transparent delimitation process based on the latest caste census, asserting that the current proposal could be detrimental to several states. The BJP maintains that no state will lose representation and emphasizes its commitment to women's empowerment through the Nari Shakti Vandan Act.