Amit Shah Criticizes DMK and Congress for Denying Women's Quota in Erode
DMK, Congress deprived women of quota for narrow political ends, says Amit Shah in Erode
Hindustan Times
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During a roadshow in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Congress for opposing a constitutional amendment bill that aimed to increase Lok Sabha seats and implement a 33% reservation for women. He accused them of depriving women of representation for political gain.
- 01Amit Shah condemned the DMK and Congress for their opposition to a women's reservation bill.
- 02The bill aimed to increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 and implement a 33% reservation for women.
- 03Shah accused the opposition of prioritizing political interests over women's representation.
- 04He criticized the DMK's dynastic politics, focusing on the leadership of MK Stalin and his son.
- 05Shah expressed the BJP's commitment to ensuring justice for women in Tamil Nadu.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Congress party during a roadshow in Erode district, Tamil Nadu. He accused them of depriving women of a quota in the legislature by opposing the 131st constitutional amendment bill, which sought to increase the Lok Sabha ceiling to 850 seats and implement 33% reservation for women ahead of the 2029 elections. Shah claimed that the opposition's actions were driven by narrow political interests, stating that they conspired to reduce Tamil Nadu's representation by insisting on using the 2026 census for seat allocation. He emphasized that the BJP would continue to fight for justice for the women of Tamil Nadu. Additionally, Shah took aim at the DMK's dynastic politics, asserting that the leadership of MK Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi would not benefit Tamil Nadu's democracy. He concluded his remarks by sharing a video showcasing enthusiastic support for the BJP in Tamil Nadu.
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The opposition to the women's reservation bill could hinder the representation of women in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, affecting future legislative decisions.
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