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Chidambaram Questions Palaniswami's Silence on Delimitation Issue
Is Palaniswami silent over delimitation owing to fear or ignorance, asks Chidambaram
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P. Chidambaram, a senior Congress leader, criticized Edappadi K. Palaniswami, general secretary of the AIADMK party, for his silence on the delimitation issue, suggesting it may stem from ignorance or fear. He highlighted the recent implementation of the 106th Amendment Act, which reserves one-third of Lok Sabha seats for women.
- 01Chidambaram questions Palaniswami's silence on delimitation.
- 02Suggests Palaniswami's silence may be due to ignorance or fear.
- 03Mentions the 106th Amendment Act reserving seats for women.
- 04The Act was implemented after a 30-month delay.
- 05Chidambaram made these comments during a press interaction in Karaikudi.
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P. Chidambaram, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, raised concerns regarding Edappadi K. Palaniswami's (general secretary of the AIADMK party) silence on the delimitation issue. Speaking in Karaikudi, Chidambaram questioned whether this silence was due to a lack of understanding or fear of addressing the topic. He referenced the 106th Amendment Act, enacted in September 2023, which mandates the reservation of one-third (181 seats) of the 543 Lok Sabha constituencies for women. This amendment was finally implemented after a 30-month delay, highlighting the government's slow response to critical legislative changes.
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The discussion on delimitation and women's representation could influence political dynamics and voter engagement in upcoming elections.
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