‘Without details, no meaningful talks’: Kharge pens letter to PM Modi on delimitation | India News
New Delhi: Congress President Dr Mallikarjun Kharge He wrote to the Prime Minister Narendra ModiExpressing concern over the Centre’s handling of the demarcation debate linked to the Women’s Protection Act and calling for a broad political dialogue after the conclusion of the ongoing assembly elections.In his letter, Kharge reiterated the opposition’s demand to call an all-party meeting to discuss the issue after April 29. Her comments came in response to the government’s decision to call a special session of Parliament from April 16 to 18 to discuss amendments related to the Nari Shakti Bandan Act.“I have just received your letter on the special session of Parliament to discuss the Nari Shakti Bandan Act from 16th April… This special meeting has been called without taking us into confidence and your government is again seeking our cooperation without divulging any details on delimitation,” Kharg wrote.He added, “You will appreciate that without details of boundaries and other aspects, it is impossible to have any useful discussion on this historic law.”The Congress also questioned the government’s demand for prior talks with major political parties. “You have mentioned in your letter that your government has engaged in dialogue with political parties on this issue. However, I am at pains to point out that this goes against the truth as all opposition parties are requesting the government to call an all-party meeting on April 29, 2026 after the conclusion of the current round of elections to discuss the constitutional amendment,” he said.Kharge further criticized the timing of the special session, noting that it coincided with the ongoing state elections. “Convening a special session during the ongoing state elections only reinforces our belief that your government is in a hurry to implement the bill for political expediency rather than genuine empowerment of women,” he wrote.He reiterated the opposition’s position, concluding that if the government was serious about strengthening democracy and “moving forward with everyone”, an all-party meeting should be called after April 29 to discuss the delimitation process linked to the amendment under the Women’s Reservation Act.
