The Lok Sabha will vote on three key legislations, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, on April 17 at 4 PM following an extended debate during the ongoing special session of Parliament.
Announcing the schedule in the House, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said discussions on the Bills would last between 15 to 18 hours, with flexibility to extend the duration to ensure all members get adequate time to speak.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju earlier said that the debate would be held for around 12 hours, while emphasising that the Speaker should have the authority to extend the discussion if required. He confirmed that voting on the Bills would take place on Friday.
The three Bills under consideration include the Constitution Amendment Bill, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. These legislations are aimed at operationalising women’s reservation and facilitating delimitation-related changes.
The Bills were introduced in the House on Thursday after the Opposition demanded a division instead of a voice vote. The motion to introduce them was passed with 251 members voting in favour and 185 against, out of 333 votes cast.
The special session of Parliament, convened from April 16 to 18, is focused on advancing amendments linked to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
(With agency inputs)
