Congress Demands Immediate Implementation of 33% Women Quota in Lok Sabha
'Women will respond': Congress slams govt over 'delay' in 33% quota; says implement it at once
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Ragini Nayak, a spokesperson for the Indian National Congress, criticized the central government for delaying the implementation of a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha. She emphasized the need for immediate action, particularly for women from Dalit, tribal, and backward classes.
- 01Congress spokesperson Ragini Nayak demands immediate implementation of the 33% women reservation.
- 02The call for action targets the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats in India.
- 03Nayak insists on including women from Dalit, tribal, and backward classes in the reservation.
- 04The statement was made during a press conference in Gurugram, Haryana.
- 05The demand highlights ongoing issues of representation for women in Indian politics.
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During a press conference in Gurugram, Haryana, on April 25, 2026, Ragini Nayak, a national spokesperson for the Indian National Congress, criticized the central government for its delay in implementing a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, which consists of 543 seats. She urged for immediate action, stressing that women from Dalit, tribal, and backward classes should also receive their rightful share in this reservation. Nayak's remarks underscore the pressing need for enhanced representation of women in Indian politics, particularly from marginalized communities.
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The immediate implementation of the women's reservation could significantly enhance the representation of women in Indian politics, particularly benefiting marginalized groups.
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