The protest would demand the implementation of 33% reservation for women without linking it to the Census and delimitation exercise
The Bills moved by the government did not align with the oral promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the floor of Parliament and in interactions with representatives of political parties
The Congress MP urged the Centre to consult all political parties before taking any decision on the issue, alleging that the government could “hide behind technicalities and procedures” to avoid wider consultations
For the Opposition, the immediate objective is to keep the NDA below the 360-vote threshold; even if the ruling alliance emerges as the single largest bloc by a comfortable margin, failing to secure two-thirds support would once again prevent the Constitution amendment from being passed.
Mallikarjun Kharge requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide the Opposition adequate time to study the proposals on delimitation before it is introduced in Parliament
Along with a 50% increase in seats for all States, there should be clarity about the process as well, says NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule
The National Coalition for Women’s Reservation announced a nationwide programme to build public pressure for the immediate implementation of the quota, including joint protests and webinars
He forecast that the Congress would win 117 Assembly seats in the next elections and form the government for a second successive term
This e-book by The Hindu frames the upcoming delimitation not merely as a technical administrative adjustment, but as a critical re-litigation of India’s organising principles and its federal compact.