The Congress issued a whip directing all its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the House for the special sitting of Parliament from April 16 to 18, when the government is expected to introduce amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act.

The party told its MPs that several important matters would be taken up for discussion and voting on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It has also asked its MPs to support the party's stance on the Amendment Bill to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023. The three-line whip issued by the party added that the direction should be treated as highly important.

Parliament’s Budget Session has been extended, and a special three-day sitting has been called from April 16 to 18. During this period, amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, commonly known as the Women’s Reservation Act, are expected to be introduced for implementation from 2029.

Yesterday, the BJP also issued a three-line whip to all of its MPs, urging them to remain present in Parliament during the extended Budget Session.