Kamal Haasan Advocates for Effective Women's Representation in Lok Sabha

Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan has emphasized that true victory for women is only achieved when the 33% reservation is implemented within the current number of Lok Sabha seats. Haasan supports the reservation principle but warns against a political reset or conspiracy that could affect regional power balances.

Kamal Haasan, the leader of Makkal Needhi Maiam, asserted that genuine victory for women can only be attained if the 33% reservation is incorporated into the current seats in the Lok Sabha.

During his campaign for the upcoming assembly elections, Haasan stated that while the concept of reservation is supported, the existing framework might lead to a 'political reset' or a conspiracy against regional forces.

In a significant development, the union government's Constitution Amendment Bill proposing 33% reservation for women by 2029 and expanding Lok Sabha seats to 816 failed to pass, indicating a setback to their plans.

(With inputs from agencies.)