Showdown over women's quota, delimitation in Lok Sabha; Southern states protest against delimitation

A massive political showdown erupted in Parliament on Thursday over women's reservation and its linkage to the upcoming census and delimitation exercise. Prime Minister Modi assured that these bills will empower women. The opposition said the government's intent is motivated purely by politics and redrawing the political map of the country by linking women's reservation to delimitation. Meanwhile, southern states continue to protest against delimitation. Black flag protests swept across Tamil Nadu. Home Minister Amit Shah said the opposition is misleading the nation on delimitation.