Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla presides over the proceedings in the House. The budget session of Parliament was extended and a special three-day session of the House was called for April 16-18. File | Photo credit: PTI
Ahead of the extended session of the budget meeting to clarify the amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi she wrote to the heads of all political parties seeking cooperation, calling it a moment to show responsibility towards women.
In response, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated the demand for an all-party meeting for pre-legislative talks and questioned the timing of introducing the amendment bill in the midst of assembly elections.
Published – 12 Apr 2026 11:06 AM IST
