Telangana Jagruthi President K. Kavitha cautioned the Centre about facing repercussions for unfair treatment towards South India in the delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies. She emphasized that South India’s influence in national decisions was diminishing, despite leading in various aspects. Kavitha stressed the need for increased representation to reflect the region’s progress and performance.
Kavitha insisted that Telangana’s current 3.13% representation should be the minimum benchmark, not the maximum limit. She expressed readiness for a significant protest akin to the Statehood Movement if this representation was reduced. Additionally, she criticized the BJP for connecting the Women’s Reservation Bill with delimitation, labeling it as a misleading tactic.
Furthermore, Kavitha advocated for a sub-quota for OBCs within the existing women’s reservation quota. She argued that true empowerment necessitated fair representation for OBC women within the 33% reservation. Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar praised the 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies, highlighting the importance of enhancing women’s participation in decision-making roles.
