Delimitation Bill
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Cong seeks all-party meet on delimitation, demands to freeze current Lok Sabha strength for 25 years
India | Aug 27, 2026, 04:52 PM ISTThe Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on April 16 with a proposal to expand the strength of the Lok Sabha to 850 seats and expedite the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill passed in 2023. However, the Bill was not passed.
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DMK to back delimitation? Kanimozhi only Oppn leader at tea meet as Parliament adjourns sine die
India | Aug 13, 2026, 01:07 PM ISTSpeculations are being made consistently over DMK's stand on delimitation, and Kanimozhi attending Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's tea meet after the conclusion of Parliament Monsoon Session has once again left everyone to ponder if the party is considering backing the contentious legislation.
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Really frustrated that Opposition is running away from debates in Parliament: Kiren Rijiju
India | Aug 12, 2026, 05:12 PM ISTKiren Rijiju asked that how can Parliament function if there is no discussion and added that the government cannot present its views or respond in Parliament if the Opposition does not want to listen.
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Vijay's big move against delimitation, resolution in TN Assembly seeks locking LS seats at 543
Tamil Nadu | Aug 12, 2026, 12:48 PM ISTThe Tamil Nadu government made four key demands: retain the Lok Sabha's current 543 seats, freeze the inter-state allocation of seats based on the existing representation, maintain the existing population-to-state representation ratio, and implement 33 per cent women's reservation in 2029 elections.
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NCP-SP MPs meet PM Modi amid buzz over party's stand on delimitation
India | Aug 10, 2026, 12:33 PM ISTIt is being speculated that the NCP(SP) could back the Delimitation Bill in the Parliament. Notably, NCP(SP)'s working president Supriya Sule has also said that the party could consider supporting the legislation if the proposed changes are made.
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Tamil Nadu MPs unite against delimitation; DMK, AIADMK skip CM Vijay's all-party meet
Tamil Nadu | Aug 09, 2026, 07:01 AM ISTTamil Nadu MPs unite against any delimitation move that could reduce the state's parliamentary representation. At an all-party meeting, leaders demanded that the Lok Sabha remain at 543 seats and Tamil Nadu retain all 39 seats.
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Sukhbir Badal announces Akali Dal's support for women's reservation a day after meeting PM Modi
India | Aug 08, 2026, 04:43 PM ISTAfter detailed deliberations on key issues before Parliament, the Shiromani Akali Dal also demanded a fair and equitable Delimitation that ensures equal representation to all States.
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Delimitation Bill on agenda? NCP-SP MPs likely to meet PM Modi next week amid Centre's push
Maharashtra | Aug 08, 2026, 01:12 PM ISTThe NCP-SP MPs have sought an appointment with the Prime Minister’s Office, with the meeting expected to take place on August 10. However, the date and time of the meeting are yet to be formally confirmed.
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PM Modi signals delimitation push, says NDA has the numbers; special session may be called: Sources
India | Aug 07, 2026, 01:50 PM ISTDuring a meeting with NDA MPs during the Parliament session, PM Modi expressed confidence that the Centre has the required strength for the passage of the Women's Reservation and Delimitation bills.
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Will DMK back the Delimitation Bill? Stalin-led party may support govt if these 3 demands are met
India | Aug 07, 2026, 04:15 PM ISTThe DMK has laid down three conditions in front of the Centre to support the Delimitation Bill. Foremost, the party wants a freeze on seats based on the 1971 Census for next 25 years. Additionally, it wants a 50 per cent blanket increase in Lok Sabha seats for all states.
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Govt has numbers for Delimitation Bill, seeks Congress support after Rijiju-Rahul talks: Sources
India | Aug 06, 2026, 05:37 PM ISTAccording to government sources, the numbers required to pass the bill are already secured; however, since the Congress is the principal opposition party, the government wishes to bring them on board as well.
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Modi govt likely to call special session on Delimitation Bill from August 16-18: Sources
India | Aug 05, 2026, 02:31 PM ISTThe Centre is working to secure the two-thirds majority required to pass the Constitutional Amendment Bill, government sources said. According to the sources, the government is keen to reintroduce the legislation during the ongoing session of Parliament.
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Stalin's DMK seeks clarity on Delimitation Bill, backs women's reservation but...
India | Jul 19, 2026, 01:31 PM ISTThe Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which is linked to women's reservation, had failed to clear the test of Lok Sabha in the previous Parliament session.
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DMK reiterates opposition to current Delimitation Bill, says future stand depends on revised draft
Chennai | Jul 17, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTAccording to DMK sources, it was decided that the party would continue to oppose the delimitation bill in its current form—which is based on population and linked to women's reservation. The party will await the new bill and make further decisions based on the recommendations contained within it.
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Aaj Ki Baat : Will the government bring the One Nation, One Election Bill?
Aaj Ki Baat | Jul 17, 2026, 12:07 AM ISTThe Joint Parliamentary Committee formed on One Nation, One Election said that the Election Commission is ready to conduct simultaneous elections across the country on six months' notice
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Congress decides to oppose Delimitation Bill, begins outreach to bring Opposition parties together
India | Jul 16, 2026, 01:47 PM ISTDuring the meeting, the Congress announced to oppose the Delimitation Bill and added that efforts will be made to maintain Opposition unity on this issue. The Congress will also oppose the proposed bill regarding the synchronisation of tenures for MPs, MLAs, Chief Ministers, and the Prime Minister.
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NDA's 360 dream nears reality: Is Delimitation Bill finally set to reshape India's political map?
India | Jul 16, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTPolitical activity surrounding the Delimitation Bill has intensified once again. The government was unable to secure the bill's passage during the last parliamentary session due to a lack of a two-thirds majority, but changed political dynamics have once again brought the issue into the spotlight.
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No decision yet on Delimitation Bill, says Supriya Sule amid reports of Sharad Pawar's support
India | Jul 15, 2026, 01:36 PM ISTEarlier in the day, sources said that the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) is likely to support the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.
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Delimitation Bill back on Centre's agenda? Union Minister Ramdas Athawale drops fresh hint
India | Jun 18, 2026, 10:23 AM ISTSpeaking to news agency ANI, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has hinted that the Delimitation Bill is back on government's agenda and the Centre is considering tabling it again in the Parliament in the upcoming Monsoon Session.
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TMC rebellion, DMK's fallout with Congress: Can NDA push through delimitation, women's quota bills?
India | Jun 09, 2026, 03:13 PM ISTThe development came after TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar claimed that 20 party MPs had joined hands to form a separate group. According to her, a letter seeking recognition of the faction has already been submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.