Electoral Reform

The Centre is reportedly considering a special Parliament session in September 2026 to advance the proposed legislation linked to the women’s reservation quota. The issue is closely connected with delimitation, political representation and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, while Opposition parties are also seeking wider consultations. Get the latest political developments and analysis on Indian Rajniti – www.indianrajneeti.com.

The 1973 ruling that Parliament cannot amend the Constitution's 'basic structure' remains the bedrock of Indian judicial review.

The upcoming Nandigram Assembly bypoll has triggered fresh political discussions in West Bengal after a Congress leader claimed that the Trinamool Congress had offered the seat to Congress. The TMC denied making such a proposal, adding another point of contention ahead of the October 6 bypoll.

The Supreme Court has resumed final hearings in petitions concerning the Shiv Sena split and the disqualification of MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The Shinde camp is defending the Election Commission’s decision recognising its organisational majority in the party dispute.