Opposition’s stanceWhile opposition leaders have strongly opposed and criticized the delimitation bill, they have expressed support in principle for the women’s reservation proposal, raising concerns over its implementation and timing. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister mk stalin They protested in Namakkal on Thursday by waving black flags and burning copies of the delimitation bill, signaling strong opposition to the proposed exercise, which they argue could significantly reduce the representation of the southern states.Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge Said that the opposition supports women’s reservation but has objections to the way it is implemented. He said that the opposition parties are opposing the proposed delimitation structure and want to implement it immediately, and are also raising questions on its functioning. Assam And Jammu and Kashmir.Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said there is a “unanimous resolve” among opposition parties to oppose the delimitation process, adding that linking it to women’s reservation is problematic. He further said that the opposition wants women’s reservation to be implemented from the 2029 elections on the basis of the current strength of 543 Lok Sabha seats.Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi The proposal called Lok Sabha constituencies a “dangerous plan” for electoral gain, warning that it could distort representation in the states. Congress leader KC Venugopal termed the bill an “anti-national act”, arguing that it could affect marginalized communities and weaken the federal structure.what does bill want to doThe Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026:The central government has prepared the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from the current 550 members to a maximum of 850, which will include 815 members from states and 35 members from Union Territories. The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to implement women’s reservation in legislatures from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections based on the 2011 census.

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The government has been requesting the Prime Minister’s support for the amendment Narendra Modi Unanimity was urged to ensure its implementation. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to introduce this bill in the Lok Sabha, which proposes related legislation as well as procedural steps to get it passed. According to Bar & Bench, the government is planning to implement women’s reservation before the 2029 general elections by bringing an amendment to operationalize the 2023 Act and a constitutional amendment to separate the delimitation process from the 2027 census.Delimitation Bill, 2026 : The Delimitation Bill, 2026 provides for readjustment of seats in the Lok Sabha and State and Union Territory Legislative Assemblies and division of each State and Union Territory into territorial constituencies. The exercise is based on population-based revision using the 2011 census. It proposes delimitation as a sweeping political change aimed at changing the size and composition of the state legislative assemblies and the Lok Sabha. The implementation of the proposed Delimitation Bill is also linked to population-based amendment of constituencies based on the 2011 census. The proposal is being opposed by several opposition parties, who have expressed concerns over its impact on representation, including the proposal to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850.Union Territory Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to align electoral and administrative provisions in Union Territories with the proposed changes under women’s reservation and delimitation-related legislation. It is expected to be introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah as part of the legislative package.