Congress urges government to hold an all‑party meeting on women’s quota law

Congress and Samajwadi Party have urged the government to convene an all-party meeting instead of individual consultations regarding the Women's Reservation Bill. The bill, passed by Parliament in September 2023, aims to allocate 33% seats in elected legislative bodies to women. The government has yet to schedule a meeting with opposition parties despite informal discussions. A senior Congress leader suggests that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should chair the meeting for comprehensive input from all political parties.