US EditionPM Modi on Delimitation: No State, Be It North or South Will Be Discriminated Against in Exercise
Modi said the proposal will keep every state’s Lok Sabha share intact as Parliament considers a 33% women’s quota and a larger lower house.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha regarding the Constitution 131st Amendment Bill and the Delimitation Bill, with the proposal increasing Lok Sabha strength to 815 and reserving 272 seats—33 per cent—for women.
- Allaying fears from regions, Modi guaranteed that no state—north, south, east, or west—will face discrimination during the delimitation process, clarifying that the proportion of Lok Sabha seats in any state will not decrease.
- Appealing to Parliament to avoid weighing the reform on political scales, Modi stated that women are watching, adding, "If there is any flaw in our intent, the women of this country will never forgive."
- Rejecting the need to play games, Modi offered a "guarantee" on the implementation, stating, "If you want me to use the word guarantee, I use the word guarantee."
- Emphasizing the national interest, Modi recalled that Parliament was urged to "hurry up" during 2023 discussions, noting that the reform could not be done in such a short time during 2024.
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No state will be discriminated: PM Modi on Delimitation Bill
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The Hindu Business LineNo state, be it north or south will be discriminated against in delimitation exercise: PM in LS
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that no state — big or small, north or south, east or west — will be discriminated against in the delimitation of constituencies linked with the implementation of women quota law and warned that those who oppose this reform will not be forgiven […]
North to South, no bias: PM Modi's guarantee on delimitation process
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a special Parliament session on Thursday, assuring that the delimitation process will not be biased or unfair. His remarks referenced concerns and fierce objections by Opposition MPs, who have raised that the process would significantly impact non-BJP states, especially those in the South.
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