Both Houses of the Indian Parliament were adjourned on April 2, with plans to reconvene on April 16 to discuss a pivotal bill that aims to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816. This legislation is designed to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which mandates that 33% of the expanded seats be reserved for women, thereby significantly enhancing their representation in Indian politics. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized the importance of this bill, which is seen as a crucial reform to improve political representation in line with population growth. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is actively seeking support from various political parties to ensure the bill's passage, as the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) does not have the required majority on its own. If approved, the changes will be implemented before the 2029 general elections, with similar provisions likely to be extended to state assemblies. The Budget Session, which began on January 28, has been paused rather than adjourned sine die, allowing the government to return with the proposed legislation later this month.