Amid firestorm over delimitation, Bengal, TN polls, why Parliament should rise to clear women’s quota
Indian Express·1h ago·Anger
What Happened
Parliament held a special session April 16-18 to pass bills operationalizing women's quota legislation during Tamil Nadu and West Bengal elections. Opposition questioned timing, arguing it could wait until after April 29 polling. Southern states alleged the linked delimitation would reduce their Lok Sabha seats. The BJP lacks the required two-thirds majority but proceeded anyway, viewing women voters as crucial in Bengal.
Key Entities
Parliament of IndiaNari Shakti Vandan AhiniyamTamil NaduWest BengalBJPDMKTMCM K StalinMamata BanerjeeNarendra ModiLok Sabha131st Constitution Amendment Bill