Trinamool Congress MP June Maliah criticized the Central government for introducing the Women’s Reservation Bill during ongoing state elections. Maliah suggested that the Bill could have been brought up during the Monsoon session instead of the upcoming Parliament session. The Bill is set to be discussed after the Budget session reconvenes on April 16.
Maliah expressed confusion over the sudden timing of the Bill, especially with five states conducting elections. She appreciated the opportunity given by Trinamool Congress leaders to address the Bill in the upcoming Parliament session. West Bengal is gearing up for Assembly elections on April 23 and 29.
The MP highlighted that the women’s reservation issue is already well-addressed in West Bengal under Mamata Banerjee’s leadership. Maliah emphasized that the Bill may not significantly impact the Trinamool Congress, which already boasts 38% women representation in Parliament. She criticized the Centre’s move as a political tactic amidst ongoing state polls.
Trinamool MP Maliah also raised concerns about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal, alleging that the process has negatively affected the BJP. She pointed out that a significant number of Hindu voters were deleted from the voter list, which could impact the electoral dynamics.
