During a recent session in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition) criticized the government's delimitation bill, asserting it is not genuinely aimed at empowering women. He highlighted that the proposed changes would delay the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which mandates a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, until after the 2029 elections. The new bills, including the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, propose using any census data for delimitation, rather than the upcoming 2026-27 census, which will include caste data for the first time in nearly a century. This has raised alarms among OBC communities, as the 2011 census data lacks representation for these groups. Gandhi emphasized the importance of the caste census for ensuring fair representation and criticized the government's approach as a means to sideline OBC interests. The debate continues, with opposition leaders demanding that the women's quota be implemented based on the current Lok Sabha strength instead of increasing seats. The outcome of this political maneuvering could significantly influence representation for OBCs and the future of women's political empowerment in India.