On April 14, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated for the implementation of women's reservation in the 2029 Lok Sabha and assembly elections, asserting that this move would enhance democracy and representation in India. He highlighted the need for increased female participation in legislative bodies, noting a broad consensus on the issue over the years. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is set to kick off his campaign for the Congress party in the West Bengal Assembly elections, marking his return to the state after five years. His sister, Priyanka Gandhi, will also be active in the campaign. In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin is intensifying his election efforts through door-to-door outreach in Vellore, where the DMK has fielded sitting MLA P Karthikeyan against AIADMK's SRK Appu in the upcoming April 23 elections.