During a legislative session on April 16, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made headlines by critiquing the government's proposal to expand the Lok Sabha to 850 seats. She referenced Chanakya, the ancient Indian strategist, to underline what she perceives as the BJP's 'cunningness' in political strategy. Gandhi argued that the government's framing of the 33% women's quota as a historic act of atonement is more about electoral survival than genuine empowerment. Her remarks suggested that the BJP's linkage of women's reservation to the delimitation exercise creates a legislative 'pincer movement,' forcing the Opposition to either support a flawed expansion or appear anti-woman. This criticism reflects the Opposition's view that the government's strategy is designed to solidify the NDA's electoral advantage while undermining the Constitution. The government's decision to use the 2011 Census as a baseline for this expansion is seen as a tactical move to redraw the political landscape ahead of the 2029 elections. As the debate continues, the implications of this strategy remain a focal point in the ongoing political discourse.