Centre renews bid for delimitation bill as Rijiju reaches out to Rahul Gandhi

Times of India — Top Stories · 5 Aug 2026, 9:11 pm

The government is pushing its delimitation legislation to increase Lok Sabha seats. This bill also proposes one-third reservation for women starting in 2029. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi rejected the government's outreach for support. The government may reintroduce the Constitution amendment bill soon. Discussions continue regarding the Foreign Contributions Regulation Amendment Bill.

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