Debate to last up to 18 hours; voting scheduled at 4 PM amid opposition protests
In the special session of Parliament, the central government has introduced three significant bills. These bills include provisions related to the Women’s Reservation Act and the formation of a Delimitation Commission.
The bills were introduced yesterday, and a detailed debate of around 15 to 18 hours is expected. Voting on these bills is scheduled for 4 PM today. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that the duration of the debate could extend between 15 to 18 hours.
Earlier, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju had proposed a 12-hour debate on the bills. However, the final decision on extending the debate duration rests entirely with the Speaker.
As soon as the special session began, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced two major bills in the House. Additionally, one bill was presented by Home Minister Amit Shah.
The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2026, and the Delimitation Bill, 2026, were introduced by Meghwal. Meanwhile, the Union Territories Amendment Bill was presented by Amit Shah.
