Congress MP K.C. Venugopal expressed opposition in the Lok Sabha to the government’s decision to discuss and pass the Delimitation Bill alongside the Constitution Amendment Bill. Venugopal argued that merging these legislations was not in line with parliamentary norms.
During the session, Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal presented the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Delimitation Bill 2026 for consideration, marking a significant legislative development. Members of Parliament previously voted in favor of bringing these Bills for discussion.
Venugopal raised concerns about the combination of the Bills, stating that it deviated from established rules. He emphasized the importance of separate consideration for the Constitution Amendment Bill and the other proposed Bills, highlighting potential consequences of their joint discussion.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the government’s stance by explaining the distinct voting procedures for constitutional amendments compared to regular legislative changes. Shah clarified that the simultaneous introduction of multiple Bills aimed to facilitate the effective implementation of women’s reservation policies.
Shah justified the concurrent consideration of the Bills by emphasizing their interconnected nature and historical precedence in legislative practices. He cited past instances, such as the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in 2023, where similar discussions on multiple Bills took place.
