As India awaits the reintroduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill, Congress leader Manish Tewari has called out the government for operating in secrecy. Speaking on Saturday, he questioned the absence of any official draft or amendments.
‘PM’s op-eds hint at changes, but without a formal document shared with MPs and parties, discussions remain speculative,’ Tewari told reporters. He reiterated Congress’s strong support, highlighting the 2023 law’s roadmap of delimitation before implementation.
Tewari, a vocal proponent, pushed for 50% quota over the current one-third. ‘Women deserve representation matching their demographic weight. Government must spell out its plans clearly—no formal proposals have surfaced yet.’
Shifting to parliamentary logistics, he critiqued the current Lok Sabha’s dysfunction. ‘If 543 members can’t function smoothly, how will an expanded House operate?’
From the opposition benches, RJD’s Mangni Lal Mandal voiced unwavering support. Rooted in Lohia’s vision of gender parity, the party pledges backing for adequate women’s representation aligned with population proportions.
