Minister V. Somanna Criticizes Opposition for Delaying Women's Reservation Bill
Delimitation a ‘lame excuse’ to stall Women’s Reservation Bill, says Somanna
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V. Somanna, Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti in India, criticized the Congress party and its allies for using opposition to delimitation of constituencies as an excuse to stall the Women's Reservation Bill. He emphasized that the proposed delimitation would increase legislative seats and ensure women's representation.
- 01V. Somanna accuses Congress and allies of stalling the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 02Delimitation of constituencies is seen as essential for increasing representation.
- 03The proposed changes would boost the number of seats by 50% and ensure 33% reservation for women.
- 04Somanna's remarks were made during a BJP campaign in Mysuru.
- 05The Women's Reservation Bill aims to enhance women's participation in politics.
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V. Somanna (Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti) has publicly criticized the Congress party and its allies, including the DMK, TMC, and Samajwadi Party, for delaying the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. Speaking at a press conference in Mysuru, Karnataka, on April 23, 2026, he labeled their opposition to delimitation of constituencies as a 'lame excuse.' Somanna argued that the proposed delimitation, which is overdue, would increase the number of legislative seats in each state by 50% and ensure 33% reservation for women. He asserted that this would significantly enhance women's representation in politics, countering the narrative that the opposition parties are genuinely concerned about women's rights.
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The delay in passing the Women's Reservation Bill affects women's representation in politics, limiting their participation in decision-making processes.
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