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03 Apr 2026 IndiaNational

Government Schedules Extra Parliament Sittings to Debate Women’s Reservation Bill Amendments

The government has confirmed extra sittings of Parliament to debate amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act 2023, with the Budget Session reconvening on April 16. Opposition parties allege the timing of these changes is politically motivated, a charge rejected by the government. This move indicates a legislative push to finalize the implementation framework for women's quota law.
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  1. Opposition parties allege the timing of these changes is politically motivated, a charge rejected by the government

The government has confirmed extra sittings of Parliament to debate amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act 2023, with the Budget Session reconvening on April 16.

Opposition parties allege the timing of these changes is politically motivated, a charge rejected by the government. This move indicates a legislative push to finalize the implementation framework for women's.

Government confirms extra sittings to debate amendments to Women’s Reservation Act 2023    The Hindu Parliament Budget Session highlights: Both Houses adjourned; Budget Session to reconvene on April 16    The Hindu Opposition claims timing of changes in women’s quota bill meant to derive political mileage, government rejects charge    The Times of India 'Poll. The next factual checkpoints are official statements, legislative or military follow-up, financial or casualty updates, and institutional response.

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Published02 Apr 2026, 17:23 IST / 02 Apr 2026, 11:53 UTC
Date Page03 Apr 2026