The Madhya Pradesh Assembly has passed a resolution granting 33 percent reservation to women in legislative bodies after the completion of the delimitation process. The resolution was moved during a one-day special session of the assembly, sparking a day-long debate among members.
Chief Minister's Response
Replying to the debate, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav accused the Congress party of adopting a chronic negative attitude towards women's empowerment. He emphasized that the state government is committed to ensuring greater representation for women in decision-making bodies.
The resolution aims to provide a legal framework for women's quota once the delimitation exercise, which redraws constituency boundaries based on population changes, is finalized. This move is expected to empower women politically and socially across the state.
Political Reactions
While the ruling party hailed the resolution as a historic step, opposition members raised concerns about the timing and implementation. Congress leaders argued that the resolution should have been passed earlier and demanded immediate action rather than linking it to delimitation.
The debate saw sharp exchanges between treasury and opposition benches, with the Chief Minister countering allegations of delaying women's reservation. He reiterated that the government is following constitutional procedures to ensure durable and effective representation.
The resolution now awaits further legislative steps and eventual implementation after the delimitation process is completed, which is expected to take a few years. Women's rights organizations have welcomed the move but urged for swift action to ensure timely enforcement.
