India, March 17 -- Seeking to implement the Women Reservation Act before the delimitation exercise is completed, the Government is likely to bring a bill to amend the law, most probably in the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.

Government sources said feelers have been sent to the opposition to bring them on board to ensure a smooth sailing for the Constitution amendment bill in Parliament. However, sources made it clear that the proposed measure has not been cleared by the Union Cabinet yet.

There are indications that the legislation will be brought to the Rajya Sabha first, possibly next week, once it is approved by the Cabinet, they said.

The Women's Reservation Act was passed by Parliament in 2023. The provision to provide 33 pe...