Congress Walks Out of Madhya Pradesh Assembly Over Women's Quota Bill
MP Assembly: Congress stages walkout over Speaker's refusal to accept private con women's quota
The Hindu
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During a special session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on April 27, 2026, Congress legislators walked out in protest after Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar refused to accept their bill for 33% reservation for women. The Speaker stated that a government resolution on the same issue was already scheduled for discussion.
- 01Congress staged a walkout in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly.
- 02The protest was against the Speaker's refusal to accept a women's quota bill.
- 03The Speaker cited a government resolution on the same topic as the reason for refusal.
- 04The session was held on April 27, 2026.
- 05Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was set to present the government resolution.
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On April 27, 2026, Congress legislators in Madhya Pradesh staged a walkout during a special session of the Assembly. The protest was triggered by Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar's refusal to accept a private bill aimed at implementing 33% reservation for women. The Speaker justified his decision by stating that a government resolution on women's reservation, which was to be presented by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, had already been scheduled for discussion. This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding women's representation in politics within the state.
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The refusal to discuss the women's quota bill may hinder efforts to enhance women's representation in Madhya Pradesh politics.
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