'Women’s Reservation Or Delimitation?' Gaurav Gogoi Slams Govt Over ‘850 Seat’ Lok Sabha Plan

The battle over women’s reservation has taken a dramatic turn, with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi questioning the Centre’s plan to expand Lok Sabha seats. In a fiery intervention, Gogoi asked how the figure of 850 seats was arrived at and whether it had political origins, sparking a wider debate on delimitation. He accused the government of “bulldozing” the process by linking reservation with seat expansion, calling it a move to delay benefits for women while reshaping electoral equations. The government, however, maintains that the proposal is part of a structured reform, with Union Minister Arjun Meghwal stating that the House strength could rise to 815 seats, ensuring one-third reservation for women. With three major bills introduced, the issue has triggered a larger political clash over representation, timing, and intent. As Parliament debates the proposals, the spotlight is firmly on whether this is reform or political recalibration.