India, April 16 -- A high-stakes three-day special sitting of Parliament begins on April 16, with the Centre preparing to push key constitutional changes that could significantly reshape India's electoral map.

The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, along with the Delimitation Bill, 2026, is set to be introduced by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, while the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, will be tabled by Home Minister Amit Shah.

The Law Minister is also expected to move a proposal in the Lok Sabha to suspend Rule 66, enabling the simultaneous passage of the women's reservation amendment bill and the Delimitation Bill.

According to the government's proposal, reviewed by HT, the strength of t...