Women’s quota: Govt for House at 850, delimitation on 2011 Census
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The government circulated three bills Tuesday to increase Lok Sabha strength from 543 to 850 members, enable fresh delimitation based on 2011 Census figures, and implement one-third women's reservation in Parliament and state Assemblies. The constitutional amendment removes the decades-old freeze on seat readjustment pegged to 1971 Census. A Delimitation Commission headed by a Supreme Court judge will redraw constituency boundaries. Women's reservation takes effect after delimitation, with seats rotating every cycle and lasting 15 years.
Key Entities
Government of IndiaLok SabhaWomen's Reservation2011 CensusDelimitation CommissionConstitution Amendment Bill 2026Arjun Ram MeghwalSupreme Court Judge