New Delhi, April 12 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday issued a three-line whip to all its Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, directing them to remain present in the House from April 16 to 18 during the upcoming Parliament session, making attendance mandatory and stating that no leave will be granted for the duration.

This comes as the Parliament is set to meet for a three-day special session from April 16, with a focus on the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.

The letter read, "A Three-Line Whip is being issued to all BJP Members in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha from Thursday to Saturday, 16th to 18th April 2026. All Hon'ble Union Ministers and Members are requested to remain present in the House throug...