Rahul Gandhi raises questions on the political impact of delimitation and caste census, arguing the ongoing debate could reshape representation and electoral balance in Parliament.
Special Parliament session sees push for women’s quota rollout before 2029 polls, with proposed seat expansion and delimitation plans triggering sharp political debate across parties.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O’Brien on Monday underscored his party’s longstanding dedication to women’s political representation, spotlighting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s consistent advocacy and the party’s electoral achievements as the national debate over the Women’s Reservation Bill gains momentum ahead of Parliament’s special session.
Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla argues that the purpose of the legislation should be to empower ordinary women to enter Parliament and raise issues affecting their constituencies, rather than “nepo-daughters”, spouses, or relatives of political leaders to occupy reserved seats.
The Prime Minister said, "A government of brutality is functioning in Bengal." Along with the Trinamool Congress, he targeted the Congress party stating, "The term 'constitution' does not suit them; they have not hesitated to insult the indigenous President."
The PM mentioned that he had announced this operation at a public event in Bihar, and the armed forces proved their mettle swiftly.
The Congress on Saturday demanded a comprehensive review of India's Defence Preparedness by an independent expert committee following remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff in Singapore.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated: "I feel this (all-party delegations) is another attempt to divert attention. This is a public relations exercise."
In a veiled attack on the Opposition and forces outside the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said this is perhaps the first Parliament session since 2014 when he assumed office that there has been no attempt to create disturbances by foreign sources just before the session.
During the NDA Parliamentary meeting, Modi also told the NDA MPs to work together to run the House and send a clear message that they are united.
