Recently, he met Congress leaders and conveyed that the government is keen to accelerate the implementation of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, known variously as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in official parlance, and more commonly as the Women’s Reservation Bill. If the idea fructifies its impact could be felt in these seven States including the prized catch of Uttar Pradesh. The State that powered two emphatic BJP victories in the Lok Sabha has also been a slippery slope. This is not very different from the Lok Sabha’s own record, where women constitute only 14% of MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha. The senior SP leader quoted earlier is doubtful that women’s reservation can paper over these grievances.

Source: The Hindu March 10, 2026 12:57 UTC