Indian Congress President Criticizes Central Government Over Women's Reservation Law Amendment Bill

Follow WhatsApp channels Politics in the country has heated up once again over the women's reservation law and delimitation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has levelled serious allegations against the central government, saying the move is being taken for electoral gains and could have "serious consequences." He categorically stated that any decision without discussing the issue in depth could affect the country's democratic set-up. Trending videosThis video / advertisement has been removed. Kharge said that the government is convening a special session of Parliament from April 16 to 18 with the aim of hastily passing an amendment bill to implement the women's reservation law. He alleged that the move is a violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The Congress and other opposition parties have objected to it and called for a joint strategy with all parties. Is there a political benefit behind implementing the women's reservation advertisement? Kharge said that the government is talking about implementing the women's reservation, but their intention is to take political advantage of the upcoming elections.