Disability rights advocates are optimistic after the Congress and CPI(M) pledged to include disability as a specific ground for discrimination in Article 15 of the Indian Constitution. Currently, Article 15 prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, but it does not explicitly mention disability. The proposed amendment would bring India in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which recognizes that individuals with disabilities should enjoy their rights on an equal basis with others.