The Battle for 33%: Kamal Haasan's Stand on Women's Reservation

Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan advocates for the immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women within the current Lok Sabha seats. He warns of potential political consequences if the framework is misapplied, following the defeat of a Constitution Amendment Bill aiming to enact this change by 2029.

Kamal Haasan, leader of Makkal Needhi Maiam, has called for immediate implementation of the 33% reservation for women within the existing Lok Sabha seats. Speaking at a campaign event, Haasan emphasized that this move signifies genuine victory for women.

He expressed concerns that the current framework, if not implemented correctly, could lead to a 'political reset' or even a 'conspiracy' designed to dilute regional powers. Haasan's remarks align with the stance taken by ally DMK.

On Friday, a major blow was dealt to the union government when a Constitution Amendment Bill, which proposed executing this change by 2029 and increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816, was defeated. Haasan's comments come in the wake of this legislative setback.

(With inputs from agencies.)