Representative image NEW DELHI: While the Lok Sabha debated three Bills, including a Constitutional amendment Bill, to enable the rollout of women’s reservation in the 2029 general election, the law ministry on Thursday notified April 16, 2026 as the date on which the provisions of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act 2023 — popularly called the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam — shall come into force.Sources in the government said the commencement of the 2023 Act was notified as it was a “technical” requirement for seeking further amendments to the very constitutional provisions it had inserted/amended.The Lok Sabha is currently debating three Bills, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 that seeks to amend Article 330A, 332A and 334A inserted through the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth) Amendment) Act, 2023. The 2023 Constitution amendment Act had contemplated women’s reservation to become operative after the first delimitation undertaken on the basis of the relevant census after the commencement of the Act. However, the government, reasoning that the next census (Census 2027) and consequential delimitation will take considerable time and delay the participation of women in the polity, introduced on Thursday the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill to enable delimitation exercise to be undertaken on the basis of population figures of the latest published census, which is Census 2011.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Never Be Forgiven’: PM Modi Dares Opposition On Women Quota Bill, Priyanka Gandhi Questions Timing‘Won’t Reduce South’s Share’: Amit Shah Clarifies On Delimitation, Calls Oppn Claims ‘Misleading’Hal’s Light Utility Helicopter Explained: Specs, Altitude Edge And Why It Matters‘PM Modi Only Flag Bearer Of Feminism’: Kangana Ranaut Targets Congress Over Women Quota Bill In Lok SabhaPM Modi, French President Macron Stress Urgent Need To Restore Hormuz Safety During Phone Call’If Chanakya Were Alive…’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Swipe At Amit Shah Over Delimitation, Women QuotaNo More Russian Oil Waiver: What The US Decision Means For India’s Energy Needs Amid West Asia CrisisAustria’s Chancellor Calls India Key Partner, Pushes India-EU Trade Deal Amid Global TurmoilLok Sabha Erupts As Sawant Names Sengar, Brij Bhushan; Dubey Hits Back With Aaditya Thackeray Claim‘Not A Backdoor Exercise’: Tejasvi Surya Counters Opposition On Delimitation, Flags Representation Risks123Photostories8 rare baby boy names that start with the letter ‘K’Exclusive – Kiku Sharda opens up about his kids’ reaction to his female roles, Sunil Grover’s talent, and his bond with Kapil Sharma5 Japanese food rituals that could fix your eating habits instantlyWhy your heirloom Kanjeevaram saree feels so different from a modern silk shirt8 most unusual monkeys in the world: From capuchins to mandrillsStep inside Chris Gayle’s ₹20 crore lavish Jamaica mansion with private nightclub, infinity pools and unbelievable ocean views!‘Are we eating all our mangoes’: Why despite being the largest producer of mangoes, India is able to export just 1 percentGold vs lab-grown diamonds: What should you really buy this Akshaya Tritiya?Top 5 posh residential areas in Gurugram for premium living7 local and comforting dishes to try in Mangalore123Hot PicksIran warWipro buyback planPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTCS NashikTrump-Modi callSouth Delimitation ImpactAmit ShahPriyanka GandhiUK Flea Treatment RulesAlex ManningerCody RhodesCharlie Kirk ControversyTiger Woods
NEW DELHI: While the Lok Sabha debated three Bills, including a Constitutional amendment Bill, to enable the rollout of women’s reservation in the 2029 general election, the law ministry on Thursday notified April 16, 2026 as the date on which the provisions of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act 2023 — popularly called the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam — shall come into force.Sources in the government said the commencement of the 2023 Act was notified as it was a “technical” requirement for seeking further amendments to the very constitutional provisions it had inserted/amended.The Lok Sabha is currently debating three Bills, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 that seeks to amend Article 330A, 332A and 334A inserted through the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth) Amendment) Act, 2023. The 2023 Constitution amendment Act had contemplated women’s reservation to become operative after the first delimitation undertaken on the basis of the relevant census after the commencement of the Act. However, the government, reasoning that the next census (Census 2027) and consequential delimitation will take considerable time and delay the participation of women in the polity, introduced on Thursday the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill to enable delimitation exercise to be undertaken on the basis of population figures of the latest published census, which is Census 2011.