Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated he has a prepared amendment to increase the number of seats in state legislative assemblies by 50%. The statement was made in the context of parliamentary discussions on legislative bills.
Shah asserted that the objective of the bills under discussion is women's empowerment. He offered to provide the amendment to opposition members, saying, "My official amendment is ready and in my possession. I will have it photocopied and circulated to all members."
The proposal for a seat increase is a significant legislative change that would require constitutional amendments. The government's position links this structural change to broader goals of political representation.
