Kharge Writes to PM Modi, Questions Timing of Special Parliament Session on Women’s Reservation Law
Congress chief raises concerns over lack of clarity on delimitation, calls for all-party meeting after elections
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing strong reservations over the Centre’s decision to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
In his letter dated April 11, 2026, Kharge acknowledged that the landmark legislation—passed unanimously in September 2023—was widely supported across political parties. However, he pointed out that despite the consensus, the law has not yet been implemented even after 30 months.
Kharge criticized the government for calling the special session without prior consultation with opposition parties. He emphasized that crucial aspects, particularly the process of delimitation, remain unclear. Without these details, he argued, any meaningful discussion on the implementation of the law would be incomplete.
The Congress leader also questioned the government’s claim of engaging in dialogue with political stakeholders, stating that no such consultation had taken place with the opposition. He urged the government to instead convene an all-party meeting after April 29, once the ongoing round of elections concludes, to ensure a more inclusive and constructive discussion.
Raising broader concerns, Kharge highlighted the government’s past track record on major policy decisions such as demonetisation, GST implementation, and financial devolution to states, suggesting these have eroded trust among stakeholders. He warned that constitutional amendments of this nature would impact both the Centre and the states, making consensus-building essential.
Kharge further alleged that the timing of the special session during ongoing state elections suggests a political motive aimed at gaining electoral advantage rather than genuinely empowering women.
Concluding his letter, Kharge reiterated that if the government truly intends to “strengthen democracy” and move forward collectively, it must engage all political parties transparently and address pending issues like delimitation before proceeding with implementation.
The development sets the stage for a fresh political debate over the rollout of the women’s reservation law and the Centre’s approach to consensus-building on key constitutional matters.
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