Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached out to political parties to garner support for an amendment to the Women's Reservation Bill, formally known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. This amendment proposes to link its implementation to the 2011 Census, potentially allowing it to take effect before the 2029 general elections. In a letter, Modi emphasized the importance of cross-party cooperation and described the upcoming special Parliament session on April 16 as a historic opportunity to strengthen democracy and women's representation. However, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has raised concerns about the government's transparency and the need for an all-party meeting to discuss critical issues, particularly regarding delimitation. Kharge criticized the government's approach as politically motivated, suggesting that the timing of the session during ongoing state elections is aimed at gaining political mileage rather than genuinely empowering women. He called for broader consultations before proceeding with the amendments, reiterating the need for clarity on the delimitation process linked to the bill.