Parliament special session in Lok Sabha: 251 support, 185 oppose Constitution Bill to tweak women quota law
Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aiming to implement women's reservation before 2029.
The bill, linked with delimitation and increased Lok Sabha seats to 850, faced opposition from parties questioning its timing and constitutional validity.
Debates highlighted concerns over linking reservation with delimitation and the census.
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