The NDA government faces a significant parliamentary challenge in the upcoming Monsoon Session (July 20 – August 13, 2026) — both the Women's Reservation Bill (Constitution 128th Amendment) implementation and the Delimitation Bill require a two-thirds majority in both Houses. Currently, NDA has a comfortable majority but falls short of the two-thirds threshold needed for constitutional amendments. The Opposition's cooperation or abstention would be critical. The Women's Reservation Bill (33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies) was passed in 2023 but requires delimitation to implement.
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NDA Faces Two-Thirds Majority Hurdle for Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills in Parliament Monsoon Session
Key Points
- The NDA government faces a significant parliamentary challenge in the upcoming Monsoon Session (July 20 – August 13, 2026) — both the Women's Reservation Bill (Constitution 128th Amendment) implementation and the Delimitation Bill require a two-thirds majority in both Houses
- Currently, NDA has a comfortable majority but falls short of the two-thirds threshold needed for constitutional amendments
- The Opposition's cooperation or abstention would be critical
- The Women's Reservation Bill (33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies) was passed in 2023 but requires delimitation to implement
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• NDA faces 2/3 majority hurdle: Women's Reservation Bill + Delimitation Bill; Monsoon Session Jul 20 • Women's Reservation Bill (128th CA): 33% reservation for women in LS + state assemblies; passed 2023 • Requires delimitation before implementation; 2/3 majority needed in both Houses • Parliament Monsoon Session: July 20 – August 13, 2026; LS Speaker: Om Birla
