Delhi Assembly to Convene Special Session on Women Reservation Bill Amid Opposition Block
Delhi assembly to hold special session on women reservation bill
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi Legislative Assembly will hold a special session on Tuesday to discuss the Women Reservation Bill, following the Congress-led opposition's blockade of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026. The session aims to address the events in the Lok Sabha and may include a censure motion against the opposition.
- 01Special session called to discuss the Women Reservation Bill and opposition actions.
- 02The session is likely to be one day but could be extended.
- 03Delhi government plans to introduce a censure motion against the Congress-led opposition.
- 04The 131st Constitution amendment bill aimed to increase Lok Sabha seats and reserve 33% for women.
- 05Other BJP-ruled states are also calling special sessions on women's empowerment.
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The Delhi Legislative Assembly is set to hold a special session on Tuesday to discuss the Women Reservation Bill, which aims to reserve 33% of Lok Sabha seats for women. This session comes in response to the Congress-led opposition's blockade of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which sought to expand the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta indicated that the session might last longer than one day, depending on the discussions. The Delhi government plans to introduce a censure motion against the opposition for their actions in the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, other BJP-led states, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh, are also convening special sessions to address women's empowerment issues. Notably, the 131st amendment bill was defeated by the opposition, marking the first defeat of a government bill since the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance took power in 2014. Security measures have been heightened at the assembly due to recent bomb threats, ensuring the safety of members and staff during the session.
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The special session and the proposed Women Reservation Bill could significantly enhance women's political representation in India, impacting future elections and governance.
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