Congress Stands Firm Against Women's Reservation Bill Amid Concerns Over Redistricting

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari has made it clear that the party opposes the redistricting bill, which they believe is being introduced under the pretext of the Women's Reservation Bill. Tiwari highlighted that Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has reached out to Prime Minister Modi, requesting a multi-party meeting to discuss these concerns. The recent failure of the constitutional amendment bill in the Lok Sabha has raised questions about the government's intentions. As the monsoon session approaches, the party emphasizes the need for thorough examination of any proposed legislation. Stay informed about the latest developments in national politics.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 17, 2026, 13:05 IST

Congress's Position on Women's Reservation Bill

On Friday, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari clarified that his party's stance on the Women's Reservation Bill is unequivocal. He accused the government of using the bill as a cover to introduce a redistricting bill. Tiwari indicated that Congress would oppose the redistricting bill and mentioned that party leader Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting a multi-party meeting to discuss this issue.

Call for Multi-Party Meeting

In an interview, Tiwari stated that they have urged for a multi-party meeting regarding the redistricting issue. This is not the first time such a letter has been sent; it has been reiterated. He emphasized that Congress's position on women's reservation is clear: if redistricting is introduced under the guise of women's reservation, they will oppose it. On Thursday, Kharge, the leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress president, requested Prime Minister Modi to convene a multi-party meeting to discuss the government's revised proposals concerning the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026.

Recent Legislative Developments

The constitutional amendment bill related to 33% reservation for women in assemblies and redistricting in the Lok Sabha failed to pass in the lower house on April 17. It received 298 votes in favor and 230 against, falling short of the two-thirds majority required by the Constitution. Amid speculations that the government intends to reintroduce the bill during the monsoon session starting July 20, Kharge stressed the need for adequate time to review the proposed bill before it is presented in Parliament.

Previous Requests Ignored

In his letter to PM Modi, Kharge noted that throughout March and April 2026, he had been writing to the parliamentary affairs minister, requesting a multi-party meeting to discuss proposals related to redistricting. Unfortunately, these requests were not acknowledged. Consequently, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha on April 17, 2026.

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