Political Parties React to Constitution Amendment Bill in India
TDP, YSRCP, JDU back Constitution (Amendment) Bill; Akali Dal opposes
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In New Delhi, the TDP (Telugu Desam Party) and JDU (Janata Dal United) have expressed strong support for the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, while the YSRCP (Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party) has backed it with reservations about the delimitation process. Conversely, the Akali Dal has opposed the bill, criticizing the government's approach to delimitation.
- 01TDP and JDU fully support the Constitution (Amendment) Bill.
- 02YSRCP supports the bill but warns against using delimitation for political gain.
- 03Akali Dal opposes the bill, calling the delimitation formula questionable.
- 04TDP claims the previous Congress government misused delimitation against them.
- 05JDU criticizes Congress for opposing social reforms, particularly women's reservation.
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The Constitution (Amendment) Bill has received backing from the TDP (Telugu Desam Party) and JDU (Janata Dal United), with TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu asserting that the assurances from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah ensure that no southern state will be disadvantaged by the delimitation formula. Meanwhile, the YSRCP (Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party) has expressed support but cautioned that delimitation should not be exploited for political advantage. JDU's Rajeev Ranjan Singh criticized the opposition, particularly Congress, for obstructing social reforms like women's reservation, stating that the bill is a well-considered initiative rather than a rushed decision. In contrast, the Akali Dal, represented by Harsimrat Kaur Badal, has voiced opposition to the bill, questioning the government's delimitation approach and advocating for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, highlighting their previous support for the women's reservation bill of 2023.
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The support and opposition to the Constitution (Amendment) Bill could influence political dynamics and representation in legislative bodies, particularly concerning women's participation.
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