New Delhi: The central government is planning to convene a special session of Parliament to secure the passage of a Constitution amendment bill linked to the implementation of women's reservation, sources said. It also expressed confidence of winning by a margin of 15 to 18 votes, they said.

Although the dates or duration of the proposed session is not known, the sources said the government is confident of having the required numbers for the passage of the bill.

The government needs 361 votes to get two-thirds majority for the Constitution amendment bill to be passed in the House of 543, having three vacancies as of now.