Congress Slams BJP Over Delay in Women’s Reservation Bill, Demands Immediate Implementation
Congress slams BJP over delay in Women’s Reservation Bill at Hyderabad press meet, demands immediate implementation without Census or delimitation link.
The Congress party on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of adopting “delay tactics” on the Women’s Reservation Bill and spreading alleged misinformation. At a press conference held at Gandhi Bhavan, Hyderabad, Syed Khalid Saifullah said the Bill’s implementation is being intentionally postponed despite its passage in 2023.
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He stressed that the 33% reservation for women could have been implemented before the 2024 general elections if there was genuine political will.
Congress Leaders Raise Concerns Over Census and Delimitation Link
Addressing the media, Congress leaders stated that linking the Women’s Reservation Bill to:
- Census exercise
- Delimitation process
is a calculated move to delay its rollout.
Saifullah warned that delimitation could also impact the political representation of southern states such as:
- Telangana
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Kerala
Key Leaders Present at Gandhi Bhavan Press Meet
The press conference was attended by:
- Rajesh Kumar Pulipati (Bahadurpura)
- B. Nagesh (Chandrayangutta)
- Mohammed Mujeebullah Shareef (Charminar)
- Shaik Akbar (Malakpet)
- K. Ravi Raj (Yakutpura)
They collectively demanded immediate steps to ensure women’s representation in Parliament and Assemblies.
Congress Highlights Its Role in Women Empowerment Laws
Reaffirming its stand, the Congress party highlighted its past initiatives:
- 33% reservation in local bodies through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments
- Laws on:
- Maternity benefits
- Domestic violence protection
- Workplace safety for women
Saifullah emphasized that women’s reservation is a matter of equality, not politics.
Congress Demands Immediate Implementation of Women’s Reservation Bill
The Congress party reiterated its demand for immediate implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill without linking it to Census or delimitation. The Hyderabad press meet highlighted growing political debate over the issue, with Congress urging the BJP-led government to act without delay.
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