Congress reiterates demand for all-party meet on women’s quota implementation
The Congress party has intensified its call for an all-party meeting to discuss the implementation of the women’s reservation law. Party leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the government for delaying the operationalization of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023. He emphasized the need for consensus on this issue following the recent election campaign.
- ▪The Congress demands an all-party meeting to discuss women's reservation implementation.
- ▪Jairam Ramesh accused the government of failing to address the women's quota issue during the special session of Parliament.
- ▪The Centre claims that the law's implementation is contingent on the next delimitation exercise and a Census.
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The Congress on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) sharpened its attack on the Centre over the implementation of the women’s reservation law, with party general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh urging the Prime Minister to convene an all-party meeting to evolve a consensus roadmap.In a post on X, Mr. Ramesh said that with the election campaign now over, the Prime Minister should act on the Opposition’s demand — raised consistently since mid-March — for consultations on operationalising the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023.
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