Congress Leader Ajay Rai Criticizes Centre's Handling of Women's Reservation
Congress committed to safeguarding women’s interests: Ajay Rai
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
Ajay Rai, president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress, accused the Indian government of attempting to manipulate women's reservation laws by linking them to delimitation. He emphasized the Congress party's commitment to women's empowerment and criticized the government's delay in implementing the Women's Reservation Bill passed in 2023.
- 01Ajay Rai criticized the Centre for linking women's reservation to delimitation.
- 02The proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 was defeated in the Lok Sabha.
- 03Rai highlighted Congress's historical commitment to women's empowerment.
- 04He questioned the government's 30-month delay in implementing the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 05The Congress party has a legacy of promoting women in leadership roles.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Ajay Rai, the president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress party, accused the Indian government of attempting to undermine women's rights by linking the Women's Reservation Bill to delimitation. He claimed that the opposition united to defeat the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026, which aimed to amend the 2023 women's reservation law. Rai questioned the government's inaction over the past 30 months regarding the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, which was passed into law in 2023. He emphasized Congress's historical commitment to women's empowerment, citing notable figures such as Annie Besant, Sucheta Kripalani, Indira Gandhi, and Meira Kumar as examples of women's leadership within the party. Rai's remarks underscore the Congress party's dedication to safeguarding women's interests and maintaining democratic values.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Congress party's stance on women's reservation could influence future policies and empower more women in leadership roles.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you support the Women's Reservation Bill for increasing women's representation in politics?
Connecting to poll...
More about Indian National Congress
Pawan Khera Seeks Anticipatory Bail in Defamation Case Filed by Assam CM's Wife
Hindustan Times • Apr 20, 2026
Congress Demands Investigation into Killings in Manipur Amid Law and Order Concerns
The Hindu • Apr 20, 2026
Karnataka Congress Faces Internal Divisions Over Action Against Muslim Leaders
The Hindu • Apr 20, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.