CPI(M) Leader G. Ramakrishnan Opposes Linking Women's Reservation to Delimitation
Linking women’s reservation with delimitation is unconstitutional, contends G. Ramakrishnan
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G. Ramakrishnan, Chairperson of the Control Commission of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), declared the proposal to link women's reservation with delimitation in the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, as unconstitutional. He emphasized that opposition parties advocate for separate Bills for these issues during his visit to Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu.
- 01G. Ramakrishnan criticized the linking of women's reservation with delimitation.
- 02He described this approach as unconstitutional and undemocratic.
- 03Opposition parties demand separate Bills for women's reservation and delimitation.
- 04Ramakrishnan made these statements during his visit to Nilgiris district.
- 05The comments were made in the context of supporting candidates from Congress and DMK.
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G. Ramakrishnan, the Control Commission Chairperson of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), expressed strong opposition to the proposal linking women’s reservation with delimitation in the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026. He labeled this linkage as unconstitutional and undemocratic during an interview in Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu. Ramakrishnan emphasized that all opposition parties have called for the drafting of women’s reservation and delimitation as separate Bills, highlighting a significant concern among political factions regarding the handling of women's representation in governance. His comments were made while supporting Congress and DMK candidates contesting in the Udhagamandalam and Coonoor constituencies.
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Ramakrishnan's statements could influence public opinion on women's representation in politics and shape the discourse around upcoming elections.
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