Parliament seats may be increased to 816 for 1/3rd women's reservation

The government plans to introduce bills for one-third women's reservation in Lok Sabha and assembly polls, potentially increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816. This move aims to empower women and reshape the political landscape. Implementation hinges on delimitation, with a proposal to use the 2011 census data to ensure the quota is effective by the 2029 elections.

By BHARTI JAIN AND RAKESH KUMAR