P Chidambaram writes: An election-eve gambit
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Parliament adjourned April 2, 2026 after Budget session to allow MPs to campaign in state elections. The government suddenly prioritized implementing the 106th Constitutional Amendment for women's reservation, calling an emergency session for April 16-18. Critics argue this timing appears politically motivated, occurring before major Tamil Nadu and West Bengal polls. The amendment was passed in September 2023 but ignored for thirty months.
Key Entities
P ChidambaramParliament106th Constitutional AmendmentTamil NaduWest BengalMallikarjun KhargeBJPWomen's Reservation