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Chhattisgarh Assembly passes resolution seeking one-third women’s quota in Parliament and all state legislatures after delimitation
The Chhattisgarh Assembly passed a resolution demanding immediate implementation of one-third reservation for women in Parliament and all legislative assemblies after delimitation. This follows the defeat of a related constitutional amendment in the Lok Sabha earlier in April 2026. The move forms part of a broader push by BJP-ruled states addressing women’s representation.
Why It Matters
If enacted, it would advance women’s representation in national and state legislatures. The development occurs in the context of a prior Lok Sabha defeat of a bill linked to redrawing seats to facilitate women’s quota.
Timeline
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Chhattisgarh Assembly passes resolution for immediate implementation of one-third women’s reservation
April 30, 2026
After a nearly 10-hour-long discussion, the Chhattisgarh Assembly passed a resolution seeking immediate implementation of one-third reservation for women in Parliament and all Legislative Assemblies after completion of the delimitation process.
Earlier development: Lok Sabha defeat of Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026
April 2026
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at redistributing Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 Census to expedite women’s reservation, was defeated in the Lok Sabha after failing to secure the two-thirds majority required.