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Women quota row: Haryana assembly to hold special session on April 27
The Haryana Cabinet announced a special session of the state assembly on April 27 to debate women’s reservation and to censure the opposition for blocking the 131st Amendment Bill. It also approved a draft bill to promote Group-D employees and set a higher promotion quota. The Speaker later apprised the governor of the cabinet’s decision.
Why It Matters
The development centers on women’s reservation politics and legislative action in Haryana, potentially shaping governance and party dynamics ahead of elections.
Timeline
4 Events
Speaker informs governor about Cabinet decision to convene special session
April 23, 2026
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan met the Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh to apprise him of the Cabinet decision to hold a special session of the assembly on April 27.
Chief Minister criticizes opposition for blocking 131st Amendment Bill
April 22, 2026
Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused opposition parties of blocking the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha and hindering women's reservation progress.
Cabinet approves promotion framework for Group D employees
April 22, 2026
The Cabinet approved the draft Haryana Clerical Services (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2026, proposing to increase the promotion quota from 20% to 30% for Group D employees moving to Clerk and including a 5% ex-gratia posts provision.
Haryana Cabinet approves special session and introduction of Bill on women reservation and Group-D promotions
April 22, 2026
The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, met in Gurugram and decided to convene a special session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on April 27. It also gave its nod to introduce the Haryana Clerical Services (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2026, to facilitate promotions of Group-D employees.