NEW DELHI, April 16 -- Leaders of the ruling NDA and the opposition on Thursday engaged in a sharp exchange over Bills seeking to amend the women's reservation law and establish a delimitation commission, with the government defending the move and opposition parties warning of threats to federalism and democratic balance.

The proposed legislations - including the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, Delimitation Bill, 2026, and Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 - were listed for introduction and debate in the Lok Sabha as part of a special sitting aimed at enabling implementation of 33% reservation for women by 2029.

The draft amendment Bill proposes increasing Lok Sabha strength to 850 seats from 543, alongside expans...