‘Regional imbalance’ bothers Congress as government plans delimitation to roll out women’s reservation

The Union government has proposed to implement the women's reservation law by 2029 using the 2011 Census data, reversing its previous stance. This proposal has prompted the Congress to call for an all-party meeting to discuss potential implications of such a move. The Congress argues that a uniform 50% increase in seats could widen the representation gap between states with larger populations and those with smaller populations. The party is also seeking clarity on how the government plans to address demands for representation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes within the women's reservation framework.