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Date: 16/04/2026 04:36 (UTC)
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Topic: Politics » Parliament

New Delhi, Apr 16 (EFE).- India began a special three-day parliamentary session Thursday to debate a constitutional reform to expand the lower house by 50 percent and reserve one-third of seats for...

Date: 25/11/2024 10:28 (UTC)
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Author: MANISH JAIN
Topic: Politics » Parliament
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[FILE] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) addresses the media before the Winter Session of Parliament at parliament house in New Delhi, India, 25 November 2024. EFE-EPA/MANISH JAIN

Date: 25/11/2024 10:28 (UTC)
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Author: MANISH JAIN
Topic: Politics » Parliament
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[FILE] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2-L) greets cabinet members as he arrives to address the media before the Winter Session of Parliament at parliament house in New Delhi, India, 25 November 2024. EFE-EPA/MANISH JAIN

Date: 16/04/2026 08:05 (UTC)
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Topic: Politics » Parliament

New Delhi, Apr 16 (EFE).- India’s Parliament began a three-day special session on Thursday to debate a constitutional reform that seeks to double the number of seats and reserve 33 percent for women, a proposal the opposition says could alter the country’s balance of power.

The government plan would increase the lower house (Lok Sabha) from 543 to 850 seats, which, if approved, would make it the largest directly elected chamber in the world.

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FOOTAGE OF A DEBATE IN INDIA’S PARLIAMENT IN NEW DELHI, INDIA.

Date: 16/04/2026 16:18 (UTC)
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Topic: Politics » Parliament

Mumbai (India), Apr 16 (EFE).- The Indian Parliament began a special three-day session on Thursday to debate a constitutional reform promoted by the Government, aimed at doubling the number of seats and reserving 33% for women.

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FOOTAGE OF WOMEN AT MIRA ROAD RAILWAY STATION IN MUMBAI, INDIA DURING THEIR DAILY COMMUTE.

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India considers larger parliament, women’s quota amid opposition concerns

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Date: 16/04/2026 16:56 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Politics » Parliament
Reference: 55020000483
Characters: NARENDRA MODI (POLITICO INDIA)
NARENDRA MODI (POLITICO INDIA)