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Madhya Pradesh Assembly Special Session on Women's Quota Bill Next Week
A special session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly has been scheduled for April 27 to discuss Nari Shakti Vandan. The Assembly Secretariat issued a notification detailing the schedule and conduct, including two sittings. The lead-up features a BJP rally and a Congress counter-offensive over the issue of women’s reservation and delimitation-linked amendments.
Why It Matters
The session centers on women's reservation and potential linkage to delimitation, with implications for policy discussions on women's rights and electoral representation in Madhya Pradesh.
Timeline
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Special session to be held on April 27 to debate Nari Shakti Vandan
April 21, 2026
The April 27 special session is expected to witness intense debate, turning the issue of women’s reservation into a key political flashpoint in Madhya Pradesh. The session will convene in two sittings.
Congress counters BJP on Nari Shakti Vandan; delimitation-linked amendment claim
April 21, 2026
In a press conference at the state Congress headquarters, party leaders alleged that the BJP was attempting to mislead the public by bringing a delimitation-linked amendment under the guise of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act. They demanded immediate implementation of women’s reservation across all 543 Lok Sabha seats, arguing delimitation should occur only after the census.
BJP holds Jan Akrosh Rally in support of Nari Shakti Vandan
April 21, 2026
The BJP organised a 'Jan Akrosh Rally' in Bhopal in support of the 'Nari Shakti Vandan' initiative, presenting it as a strong endorsement of women's rights.
CM Mohan Yadav announces special session at BJP state headquarters
April 21, 2026
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced the special session during a press conference at the BJP state headquarters, emphasising that women-centric policies and provisions would be discussed in detail on the Assembly floor.
MP Assembly Secretariat issues notification for special session on Nari Shakti Vandan
April 21, 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly Secretariat issued an official notification outlining the schedule and conduct of proceedings for a special session to discuss 'Nari Shakti Vandan'. The notification specifies two sittings: 11:00 AM–1:30 PM and 3:00 PM–5:30 PM, and calls on members to maintain decorum, use parliamentary language, and avoid comments on matters sub judice.