Government seeks opposition support for proposed delimitation legislation
The Indian government is attempting to secure opposition support for a new delimitation bill aimed at increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reached out to Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to discuss the legislation, which also includes a provision for one-third reservation for women starting in 2029. Rahul Gandhi has declined to support the government's request, citing the need for the resolution of other key issues raised by the opposition amid ongoing parliamentary disruptions.
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What Happened
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju contacted Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to request support for the government's proposed delimitation bill. The legislation seeks to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha and includes a proposal to reserve one-third of those seats for women beginning in 2029. Sources indicate that the government is looking to advance this bill despite persistent disruptions during the current parliamentary session.
Rahul Gandhi has explicitly declined to cooperate with the government on this initiative. He stated that the opposition will not support the bill until the government addresses the primary concerns raised by opposition parties. The government is also engaged in discussions regarding the Foreign Contributions Regulation Amendment Bill as it continues to navigate legislative challenges in Parliament.
Key Facts
- Kiren Rijiju reached out to Rahul Gandhi to seek support for the delimitation bill.Source not recorded
- The proposed bill aims to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats.Source not recorded
- The legislation includes a one-third reservation for women starting in 2029.Source not recorded
- Rahul Gandhi declined to support the government's request.Source not recorded
- The government is also discussing the Foreign Contributions Regulation Amendment Bill.Source not recorded
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- TOIThe Times of IndiaCentre renews bid for delimitation bill as Rijiju reaches out to Rahul Gandhi
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