India, April 16 -- Parliament proceedings on Thursday saw a sharp political exchange between the government and the Opposition as bills related to delimitation and women's quota in Lok Sabha were introduced. Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to objections raised by Opposition members, reiterating the government's position.

Amit Shah clarified that it was "unconstitutional" to have reservation on the basis of religion after Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav reportedly sought the women from backward classes in the Parliament quota. According to news agency PTI, Yadav also alleged that delimitation is being de-linked from Census.

While responding to objections raised by the Samajwadi Party MP, Amit Shah said, "Our Constitution does...