Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the BJP-led Union government for connecting the Delimitation Bill with the Women’s Reservation Bill. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill failed to pass through the lower House of Parliament despite securing 298 votes in favor and 230 against after two days of debate. Tharoor expressed concern over the linking of the two bills, emphasizing the need for serious discussions on important issues for the country’s future.
Tharoor clarified that the Congress supports women’s reservation and is ready to pass the 33% reservation without delay. He urged against linking the Women’s Reservation Bill with delimitation, stressing the necessity for thorough deliberation. Meanwhile, Congress MP Kumari Selja accused the BJP-led NDA alliance of creating confusion among the public regarding the issue.
Selja, echoing Tharoor’s sentiments, criticized the BJP for attempting to politicize the women’s reservation issue. She highlighted the unanimous passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill in 2023 and accused the government of using it as an election tactic. Selja emphasized that the Opposition should not be held responsible as they had already passed the bill.
