Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:23am on 16 Apr 2026,Thursday Politics
The Centre faces a tough test to pass the delimitation bill, as Opposition numbers can block it in the Lok Sabha. The bill needs about 360 votes if all members are present. The NDA has around 293 MPs, falling short by about 67. The Opposition has around 234 MPs, enough to stop the two-thirds mark. Leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge said the bill is “politically motivated”. Rahul Gandhi called it a “conspiracy”. The government says it will push women’s reservation. But without support from allies and rivals, passage remains uncertain.
