Parliament's Budget Session to Recess, Reconvene on April 16 for Women's Reservation Act Debate

The Budget Session of Parliament is expected to go into recess instead of adjourning sine die on April 2, as per the original schedule. Sources indicate that the government plans to reconvene Parliament on April 16. The primary agenda for the reconvened session will be to debate amendments to the Women's Reservation Act 2023, aiming to expedite its implementation. A key proposal is that the delimitation, essential for implementing the Act, will be based on the 2011 Census. The Chair in both Houses will announce the recess.

Key Points

  • Parliament's Budget Session will not adjourn sine die on April 2 but will go into recess.
  • Parliament is expected to reconvene on April 16 to debate amendments to the Women's Reservation Act 2023.
  • The aim of reconvening is to speed up the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act.
  • The delimitation process for the Act's implementation will be based on the 2011 Census.

Exam Facts

  • Parliament's Budget Session is expected to reconvene on April 16.
  • The Women's Reservation Act 2023 is the key legislation to be discussed.
  • Delimitation for the Act will be based on the 2011 Census.

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