Congress Signals Support for Women's Reservation Bill Amendments Amid Election Concerns
Congress may back amendments to women’s reservation bill
Hindustan Times
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The Indian National Congress may support amendments to the women’s reservation bill, despite concerns over the timing of parliamentary sessions during ongoing assembly elections. Congress leaders argue that rushing the delimitation process could disadvantage certain states and disrupt the Lok Sabha's current balance.
- 01Congress may back amendments to the women's reservation bill.
- 02Concerns raised over potential disadvantages for southern and northeastern states due to proposed delimitation.
- 03Parliament session scheduled for April 16 to discuss the bill.
- 04Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge plans to strategize with opposition leaders.
- 05The government is accused of timing the bill to gain electoral advantage in upcoming state polls.
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The Indian National Congress has indicated a willingness to support amendments to the women's reservation bill, which aims to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh expressed concerns about the government's push for a rapid delimitation process, which could have 'dangerous consequences' for the current political balance in the Lok Sabha. He emphasized that the party did not oppose the bill but criticized the government's timing, suggesting it could be politically motivated to influence the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, both scheduled for April 23. The session of Parliament is set to reconvene on April 16 to discuss potential amendments, with Ramesh stating that the party will collaborate with other opposition leaders to formulate a unified strategy. The government's proposal to delink the women's reservation from the ongoing census and base it on the last census could increase the Lok Sabha's seats to 816, with 273 reserved for women. Ramesh highlighted that immediate implementation of the bill was initially demanded but was stalled due to the government's insistence on census and delimitation processes.
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The amendments to the women's reservation bill could significantly alter the political landscape by increasing women's representation in Indian politics, affecting various constituencies across the country.
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