Women's Quota, Delimitation Bills Will Be Passed in Monsoon Session: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Sources said the party may back the bills without joining the NDA, as the government seeks support to pass legislation on women’s quotas and delimitation.
- The Sharad Pawar-led NCP is likely to support the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill during the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning July 20.
- Rather than joining the National Democratic Alliance, the Sharad Pawar-led camp will extend issue-based support to the government, sources said.
- The bills propose raising Lok Sabha seats to 850 through the Constitution . Supriya Sule indicated the party may support these if representation conditions are addressed.
- Recent meetings in Mumbai saw Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare of the Ajit Pawar-led faction meet Chief Minister Fadnavis, followed by Jayant Patil of the Sharad Pawar-led camp.
- The NDA is reportedly working to secure enough votes for passage as the coalition navigates the political landscape following the NCP's 2023 split into two factions.
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Times of IndiaWomen's quota, delimitation bills will be passed in Monsoon Session: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale anticipates the Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills passing soon. He stated the NDA now holds a clear majority in Parliament. Women will receive reservation in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections after these bills pass. Delimitation is also deemed necessary and is conducted every thirty to thirty-five years. Athawale appealed for support from Congress and other political parties for the bills.
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Sharad Pawar's NCP may back NDA's delimitation bill, breaking ranks with Opposition
The Sharad Pawar-led NCP is likely to back the NDA's Delimitation Bill if it guarantees a uniform 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats across all states, a move that could see the party break ranks with the Opposition.
Sharad Pawar's party, the NCP (SP), has made the important decision to support the Delimitation Bill. According to sources, the NCP (SP) will support the upcoming Delimitation Bill. This decision is considered significant in political circles, as the NCP (SP) is one of the major parties in the opposition camp.
Sharad Pawar-led NCP likely to back Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bills in Monsoon Session: Sources
The Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction is likely to support the Women's Reservation Bill and Delimitation Bill during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, sources said. The party is expected to back the legislation without joining the NDA.
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