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There was a moment, during the debate in Parliament on women’s reservation and delimitation constitution amendments, when it looked like better sense might prevail. Home minister said, an official amendment was ready, providing for a uniform 50% increase in seats for all states, which could be circulated within an hour. But neither did the House adjourn, nor was the amendment circulated.

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