Indian Parliament's Winter Session to Begin in December with Focus on Women's Reservation Bill

The winter session of Parliament is likely to begin in December. Parliament is likely to start its proceedings in the first week. The government is likely to present the women's reservation amendment bill related to delimitation as its biggest legislative priority. All this is happening at a time when the political atmosphere is very tense and confrontational over the'Special Intensive Revision'( SIR) of the electoral roll. According to news agency PTI, the government is keen to pass the constitution amendment bill and the related women's reservation amendment bill. These bills are aimed at increasing the current 543 seats in the Lok Sabha to a maximum of 850 through delimitation. This will pave the way for the implementation of 33 percent reservation for women in parliament and state assemblies before the 2029 general elections. Reports quoting sources suggest that the first week of December is emerging as a likely time for the session. Talks have been held at the top levels of the government. The bill requires two-thirds of the 541 seats in the Lok Sabha to pass. The bill is likely to be challenged.