Hyderabad, April 18: Priyanka Gandhi on Women Reservation Bill defeat in Parliament said the opposition celebrated the outcome in the Lok Sabha. She stated that the move blocked what she termed an attempt at arbitrary delimitation.
The Congress leader said opposition parties acted together during the voting. She added that they oppose linking the Women Reservation Bill with the Delimitation Bill.
Priyanka Gandhi clarified that her party supports women’s reservation in principle. However, she said the current approach taken by the Centre was not acceptable.
Opposition stance on Women Reservation Bill and delimitation
Priyanka Gandhi on Women Reservation Bill defeat in Parliament reiterated that the opposition seeks restoration of the earlier version of the bill. She said the demand remains consistent across parties.
Moreover, she said the Congress will continue to support measures that ensure fair representation for women. At the same time, she stressed that electoral changes must follow due process.
The remarks came after the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill failed to secure approval in the Lok Sabha. The development has intensified debate over women’s reservation and delimitation.
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