Union Home Minister Amit Shah had on Monday discussed the matter with some NDA constituents and some non-Congress opposition floor leaders. It is learnt that the government is exploring the option of reconvening the session after the five assembly elections next month. According to the broad contours available, the number of Lok Sabha seats would be increased from the present 543 to 816, with 273 seats reserved for women. While a Constitution amendment bill will tweak the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, another ordinary bill will amend the Delimitation Act. In September 2023, President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill.

Source: The Telegraph March 24, 2026 15:29 UTC