New Delhi, July 17 -- There is an effort by the government to reach a consensus with different political parties for a fresh push to the delimitation bill linked to women's reservation in the monsoon session of Parliament, sources said on Friday, noting that attempts are being made to remove apprehensions with assurance of a uniform 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats in states.

Sources said that while the government is close to a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha, it is still seeking more support in the Lok Sabha.

The Delimitation bill linked to women's reservation quota was defeated in the Lok Sabha in the budget session as it did not get requisite support.

The situation has changed with "splits" in the Trinamool Congress and the Sh...