Congress Accuses Government of Political Ploy with Special Session

The Congress has accused the government of orchestrating a 'special session' to pass bills on women's quota and delimitation to gain political mileage in upcoming state elections. The opposition claims this session violates the code of conduct, with proposed changes disadvantaging smaller states while favoring larger ones.

The Congress party has leveled accusations at the government for calling a 'special session' of Parliament, asserting that it is a strategic move to influence forthcoming elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

Congress general secretary, Jairam Ramesh, stated during a press conference that the government's timing is politically motivated. He criticized the prolonged inaction following the enactment of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, suggesting the bills are being rushed through the legislative process to capture electoral gains.

The opposition has raised concerns over delimitation, arguing that the proposed changes would unfairly disadvantage smaller states, benefiting larger ones. In response, the government is accused of sidestepping the model code of conduct, a charge it has yet to officially answer.

(With inputs from agencies.)