Indian National Congress demands immediate implementation of women’s quota law

Delhi Congress members protest outside BJP office. PIC/PTI

The Congress on Sunday demanded immediate implementation of women's reservation on the existing Lok Sabha strength, as it staged a protest against the Modi government, accusing it of deliberately delaying women's quota for political reasons.

The protest by the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee comes two days after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 was defeated in the Lok Sabha.

The protest, led by Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav, saw party workers march towards the BJP headquarters, raising slogans as part of their demonstration.

Meanejile, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday criticised the BJP-led Centre over the timing and handling of the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill, saying the opposition was not taken into confidence. He also called for wider consultation in a democratic framework.

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