On seat guarantee, states need a proviso in Constitution, not just a promise in Parliament
India

On seat guarantee, states need a proviso in Constitution, not just a promise in Parliament

Indian Express·1h ago·Neutral

What Happened

Parliament debates three Bills implementing women's reservation in legislatures. The constitutional amendment package would increase Lok Sabha size, enable nationwide delimitation, and alter seat allocation among states. Opposition argues states need constitutional guarantees rather than parliamentary assurances for seat protections.

Key Entities

ParliamentConstitution Amendment BillLok SabhaState Legislative AssembliesWomen's ReservationDelimitationOpposition

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