Controversy Erupts Over Women's Reservation Bill Amid Delimitation Concerns

Opposition lawmakers from Kerala have voiced concerns about the Women's Reservation Bill, which they claim is fraught with hidden agendas, including delimitation. The bill, set to introduce a 33% reservation for women in Parliament by 2029, is viewed by critics as a threat to democratic principles.

Congress leader K C Venugopal and other opponents argue that the proposed amendment, while seemingly supportive of women's empowerment, could lead to regional imbalances, particularly affecting southern states. They suspect the bill's true intent is to realign constituencies in favor of the ruling party.

The opposition has pledged to support the bill if presented without conditions like delimitation. A special parliamentary session from April 16 to 18 will address amendments to the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam'. Amid accusations of eroding federal democracy, the debate over the bill continues to intensify.