Delimitation Bill By Month-End? Govt Mulls Special Session, Woos 'Like-Minded Parties' To Seal Numbers

News18 - Oct 16, 2026

The Bill is likely to be brought to Parliament once the government is assured of the numbers required for its passage, the sources added

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