Odisha Assembly: BJP, BJD and Congress resort to political one-upmanship over women’s reservation
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressed the special session of the state legislative assembly on Thursday, April 30, 2026, emphasizing women's active participation in Indian democracy. He assured that reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies would be implemented from 2029. Naveen Patnaik, Leader of Opposition, criticized the BJP's handling of the issue, arguing that it was a ploy to push through delimitation without proper discussion. The BJD also highlighted its past support for women's reservation, while the Congress demanded immediate implementation of the already passed 33% reservation bill.
25 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Congress leaders Ragini Nayak and Vardhan Yadav criticized the Narendra Modi government for its inaction on implementing a 33% women's reservation quota in Parliament.
26 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress spokesperson criticized the BJP-led NDA's women's reservation Bill, alleging it is a tactic to protect male seats.
30 APR 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Odisha's Chief Minister pledged to implement women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies by 2029, while political parties debated the issue's implementation.
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