Women’s groups seek 33% reservation in legislature
The Hindu·2h ago·Assertive
What Happened
Women's organisations in Andhra Pradesh called for immediate 33% legislature reservation without census or delimitation conditions. The Women's Joint Action Forum criticised the Modi government and BJP, accusing them of using the Women's Reservation Bill for political gain. Speakers alleged deliberate delays in implementation despite the Bill's 2023 passage.
Key Entities
Women's Joint Action ForumAndhra Pradesh33% reservationWomen's Reservation BillBJPNarendra ModiP. DurgabhavaniSavitri