Official sources stated that the Union Cabinet did not take up a draft proposal to amend the Women’s Reservation Act during its meeting on Wednesday. Despite this, the Opposition alleged that the government is preparing to introduce the amendment in Parliament through a “special session” expected to be held soon.

Parliament is likely to conclude the Budget proceedings for the financial year 2026–27 by Friday, with the Rajya Sabha expected to pass the Finance Bill 2026 on that day. There will be no sitting on Thursday due to a scheduled holiday. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju informed the Rajya Sabha that the Finance Bill, given its significance, has been scheduled for discussion and approval on Friday, March 27.

The Congress claimed that the government is planning to implement the women’s reservation law without completing key processes such as delimitation and the national census. According to the party, this may be done by introducing amendments during a “special two-day session” of Parliament in the coming fortnight. The Congress criticized the move, calling it a “weapon of mass diversion” aimed at shifting focus away from pressing issues, including alleged foreign policy setbacks and the ongoing LPG and energy crisis in the country.

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh further alleged that the government is also considering a proposal to increase the size of the Lok Sabha and various state legislative assemblies by 50 percent. He emphasized that such a significant change would require detailed discussion, consultation, and careful consideration before any decision is made.