Naveen Patnaik Calls for Support of Delimitation Bill to Safeguard Odisha's Representation
Support Delimitation Bill if Odisha’s interest is protected, Naveen urges MPs from State
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Naveen Patnaik, leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha, has urged Members of Parliament from the state to back the Delimitation Bill, emphasizing that Odisha's representation must not be reduced. He highlighted the significant implications of linking women's reservation to the delimitation process in the upcoming Census.
- 01Naveen Patnaik urges Odisha MPs to support the Delimitation Bill.
- 02He insists that Odisha's representation should not be compromised.
- 03The bill is linked to women's reservation under the 131st Constitution Amendment.
- 04A special session of the State Assembly is proposed to discuss the bill.
- 05The decision follows the upcoming Census.
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Naveen Patnaik, the leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party in Odisha, has called on Members of Parliament from the state to support the Delimitation Bill, emphasizing the need to protect Odisha's representation. In a letter dated April 16, 2026, Patnaik highlighted that any amendment should ensure that the state's share of representation is neither reduced nor compromised. He noted that the proposed linkage of women's reservation to the delimitation process, as outlined in the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill, could have significant implications for the state's political landscape. To facilitate discussions on this matter, Patnaik has urged Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Majhi to convene a special session of the State Assembly.
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The support for the Delimitation Bill could influence the political representation of Odisha, particularly regarding women's participation in governance.
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