Modi Assures No Discrimination in Delimitation, Discusses Ties with Trump

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump in a 40-minute call, which Trump described as a "very good conversation" with a "friend." In India's Lok Sabha, Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah assured southern states that the upcoming delimitation exercise will not reduce their share of seats or discriminate against any region. Modi also commented on the women's quota, saying that those who opposed it have not been forgiven by women. The statements were made during a parliamentary session on April 16, 2026.