Lok Sabha Rejects Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, Government Withdraws Delimitation Bill

The Lok Sabha rejected the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 after it failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, obtaining 298 votes in favour and 230 against. The defeat stalled plans on women’s reservation and the delimitation process.

Hold Local Bodies Polls by May 31: Supreme Court Extends Deadline for Himachal Pradesh Govt, SEC

The Supreme Court has extended the Himachal Pradesh local body election deadline from April 30 to May 31, responding to a state petition. The Court modified the High Court’s earlier order to ensure the polls are conducted within the revised timeframe.

33% Women’s Quota in Lok Sabha: “Aiming to Roll It Out in the Next Election” Says Centre

The Centre is planning to implement 33% women’s reservation in the 2029 Lok Sabha polls under the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Linked to the delimitation process, it proposes one-third seats for women in Parliament and assemblies.