The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, passed in September 2023, seeks to implement a 33% women's reservation in India's parliament. As the April 2026 Budget Session unfolds, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is pursuing a dual-bill strategy: a constitutional amendment to decouple the quota from a new Census and a proposal to increase the Lok Sabha's seats from 543 to 816. Currently, the NDA commands approximately 293 to 294 seats in the Lok Sabha, needing around 362 votes to pass the amendment, which requires a special majority. In the Rajya Sabha, the NDA's strength has risen to about 141 seats, falling short of the 164 votes needed for a two-thirds majority. The government is actively engaging with non-aligned parties like the YSRCP, BRS, and BJD to gain support, although concerns about regional representation and the demand for an OBC sub-quota persist. The three-day special session from April 16-18 is critical for the NDA to secure the necessary votes, as failure to do so could delay the implementation of the women's reservation until after the 2029 general elections.