India's Parliament passes constitutional amendment bills. The Lok Sabha introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, the Delimitation Bill, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill on Thursday following a division vote. The government secured 251 votes in favor against 185 opposition votes out of 333 total votes cast. These bills aim to implement women's reservation in the Lok Sabha from the 2029 general elections based on the 2011 census. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged opposition parties to support the amendment, emphasizing the importance of women's representation. A special parliamentary sitting has been scheduled for April 16, 17, and 18 to finalize the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam amendment, marking a significant political development in India's legislative agenda.
