PolityGS-IGS-II· 1 min read
Women's Reservation Bill Debate and Political Rhetoric
Why in news?
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav compared the Congress party to the Kauravas from the Mahabharata over the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, which proposed to make delimitation a prerequisite for implementing women's reservation.
Key points
- MP CM alleged Congress 'thwarted' PM Modi's women empowerment plans.
- Comparison made between Congress and Kauravas regarding the women's reservation bill.
- The bill aimed to link women's reservation to delimitation.
- Political parties are using the issue to attack opponents.
Background & context
The Women's Reservation Bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) aims to reserve one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Its implementation is contingent upon delimitation exercises.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill proposed making delimitation a prerequisite for women's reservation.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper I: Society - Role of women, Social justice. GS Paper II: Governance - Polity, Reservation policies, Women's empowerment, Legislative procedures.