Lok Sabha to Expand to 815 Seats with 272 Reserved for Women
Lok Sabha's strength to go up to 815, 272 of these for women; no state will suffer: Arjun Ram Meghwal
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The Lok Sabha will increase its strength to 815 seats, reserving 272 for women, according to Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. This move aims to implement a 33% women's quota without causing loss to men or any state. The proposed changes are part of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026.
- 01Lok Sabha's strength will rise to 815, with 272 seats reserved for women.
- 02No men or states will lose representation due to the women's quota.
- 03The proposed legislation includes reservations for women from SC and ST categories.
- 04The changes aim to operationalize the women's reservation law before the 2029 elections.
- 05Opposition parties plan to vote against the delimitation provisions but support women's reservation.
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Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the Lok Sabha's strength will increase to 815 seats, with 272 reserved for women, as part of the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026. This initiative aims to ensure that 33% of seats are allocated to women without diminishing representation for men or any states. The bill also includes provisions for reservations for women from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). Meghwal emphasized the importance of this legislation in granting women their due rights, noting that India was a pioneer in granting equal voting rights to women since its first election, contrasting this with the delayed voting rights for women in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. The Lok Sabha is set to debate and pass the bill, which follows a 50% increase in the current strength of the House. While some opposition parties are united against the delimitation provisions, they support the idea of women's reservation in legislative bodies.
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This legislative change is expected to empower women in Indian politics, ensuring greater representation and participation in decision-making processes.
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