Congress Highlights Rajiv Gandhi's Role in Women's Reservation Push
Rajiv Gandhi pushed for 33% quota for women in panchayats, says Congress leader
Hindustan Times
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Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh emphasized that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was instrumental in securing a 33% reservation for women in village and district panchayats. He criticized the Centre's approach to delimitation while BJP MP Harsh V Shringla called for bipartisan support for the Women's Reservation Bill, highlighting its importance for women's political representation.
- 01Akhilesh Prasad Singh credited Rajiv Gandhi for the 33% women's reservation initiative.
- 02Singh opposes the Centre's delimitation process linked to the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 03BJP MP Harsh V Shringla supports the bill as essential for women's representation.
- 04The Centre plans to implement the women's reservation before the 2029 General Elections.
- 05The Lok Sabha's seat count may increase to 850 as part of the amendment.
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Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh stated that the initiative for 33% reservation for women in village and district panchayats originated from former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. He urged for the swift passage of the Women's Reservation Bill while opposing the Centre's delimitation strategy, which he believes complicates the bill's implementation. In contrast, BJP MP Harsh V Shringla advocated for the bill, framing it as a crucial step for women's political representation in India. He asserted that any party opposing the bill would be seen as anti-women. The government aims to operationalize the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, with a special Parliament session scheduled from April 16 to 18 to discuss amendments that would facilitate the bill's passage ahead of the 2029 General Elections. The proposed changes include increasing the Lok Sabha's seats to 850, enhancing representation for both states and union territories.
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The passage of the Women's Reservation Bill could significantly enhance women's representation in Indian politics, leading to more inclusive governance.
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