Women MPs welcome Women’s Reservation Bill, against its ‘weaponisation’
The Hindu·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
Women parliamentarians from multiple parties debated the Constitution Amendment Bill on April 16, 2026, supporting women's reservation while referencing their parties' male founders. TDP's Byreddy Shabari cited party founder N.T. Rama Rao's legacy on women-led development. She questioned women's safety in a country previously led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, emphasizing her party's commitment to women's participation in politics, jobs, and education.
Key Entities
Women MPsWomen's Reservation BillConstitution Amendment BillByreddy ShabariTelugu Desam PartyN.T. Rama RaoIndira GandhiApril 16 2026