How Narendra Modi government mounts a new bid for women’s Bill: DMK, NCPSP outreach to abstentions
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) plans to introduce a constitutional amendment Bill for women's reservation during the Monsoon Session of Parliament starting July 20, contingent on securing a two-thirds majority. The government is negotiating with parties like the DMK and NCP(SP) to ensure abstentions or support, as the ruling coalition's current strength stands at 293, potentially rising to 319 with recent crossovers. The amendment aims to extend women's reservation until 2029 and is linked to a delimitation Bill to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850.