Parliament Budget Session to Reconvene in April: Lok Sabha Seats May Rise to 816

• Parliament Budget Session is expected to reconvene in the third week of April, not adjourning sine die.
• Government plans to introduce an amendment bill to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, reserving 273 for women.
• Key agenda includes amendments to the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act and introduction of the Delimitation Commission Bill.
• The 2011 census will be the basis for delimitation and seat redistribution, potentially increasing northern states' representation.
• Opposition raises concerns about southern states being politically marginalized due to the delimitation exercise.