Union Minister V Somanna, MP Basavaraj Bommai and MP Yaduveer Wadiyar have slammed Congress and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that Congress’s opposition to a constitutional amendment seeking 33% women’s reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies has harmed Karnataka’s interests. The leaders claimed the political stance undermines the state’s opportunity to secure greater representation for women.
As Parliament debates the 33% Women’s Reservation Act, a new push is building around its wider benefits. Research cited in the discussion suggests women’s participation in policymaking can shift budgets toward healthcare and education while cutting child mortality. Even so, India’s female political representation still lags far behind global averages.
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