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Congress marches to BJP office in Delhi, demands women's reservation on current Lok Sabha strength
The Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee staged a protest outside a BJP office in Delhi, demanding immediate implementation of women's reservation within the existing Lok Sabha. The protest followed the defeat of a bill proposing 33% women’s reservation and an increase in Lok Sabha seats two days earlier.
Why It Matters
The event underscores ongoing debate over women's representation in legislatures and highlights political pressure after the defeat of a bill linked to expanding reservation and parliamentary seats.
Timeline
2 Events
Congress protests outside BJP office in Delhi demanding women's reservation in the current Lok Sabha
April 19, 2026
The Congress, via the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, marched to a BJP office in Delhi and demanded immediate implementation of women's reservation on the existing Lok Sabha strength, accusing the Modi government of delaying the women's quota for political reasons.
Defeat of Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
April 17, 2026
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to implement 33% reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 was defeated in the Lok Sabha.