Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced three significant bills in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing special session.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Delimitation Bill, 2026 were placed before the House.
The Constitution Amendment Bill included provisions related to the Women’s Reservation Act, strengthening female representation in governance. Meghwal emphasised that the government remains committed to empowering women through legislative reforms.
The Delimitation Bill, 2026, proposed changes in Lok Sabha seat distribution, with boundaries to be redrawn by a Delimitation Commission. Congress MPs opposed the bill, raising concerns about its impact on representation. Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal questioned the timing and fairness of the proposal.
The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sought to update governance structures in Union Territories, aligning them with constitutional requirements.
The Lok Sabha approved the introduction of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill with 207 MPs voting in favour and 126 MPs voting against it. The debate highlighted sharp divisions between the ruling and opposition benches.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi may address the House later in the afternoon, with his speech expected to outline the government’s vision for these reforms. The bills mark a crucial step in shaping India’s legislative framework ahead of future elections.
