New Delhi, November 14, 2026: The Narendra Modi-led government is considering another attempt to pass legislation linking women's reservation with parliamentary delimitation. However, securing sufficient support remains a major challenge despite changes in political alliances.
NDA Faces 40-MP Majority Challenge
Reports suggest the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has approximately 320 Lok Sabha MPs, leaving it around 40 votes short of the two-thirds threshold under near-full attendance. Support from lawmakers formerly associated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Shiv Sena (UBT) has strengthened the ruling alliance's parliamentary position.
“**Special Parliament Session Under Consideration**”
Government sources have indicated that a special parliamentary session could be convened before the Winter Session. The proposed legislation aims to implement 33% reservation for women while expanding the Lok Sabha through delimitation. An earlier constitutional amendment proposal failed to secure the necessary majority in April 2026.
Opposition Support Remains Crucial
The government must secure additional backing or benefit from abstentions to meet the constitutional voting requirements. Reports indicate that several parties outside the NDA could play a decisive role. Although government sources have expressed confidence about securing sufficient votes, no official special-session date has been announced, and the legislation's passage remains uncertain.
