Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Apr 19: Defence minister Rajnath Singh has reiterated the Union government’s commitment to implementing 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures, despite the recent setback to the bill in the Lok Sabha.
Speaking at an election rally in Tamil Nadu’s Vasudevanallur, Singh said the proposed women’s reservation law was blocked in Parliament by opposition parties including the DMK, Congress, Trinamool Congress, and Left parties. He assured that the government remains firmly committed to passing the legislation “at the earliest possible opportunity,” in line with the pledge made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Singh is currently campaigning for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. His tour includes multiple rallies across southern districts such as Tirunelveli and Tenkasi, along with a roadshow in Panagudi, as part of a broader effort to strengthen the NDA’s presence in the state.
The campaign has also seen participation from senior leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who have been actively canvassing support for alliance candidates.
Earlier in the day, Shah held a roadshow in Erode South and later addressed a rally in Modakurichi, where he launched sharp criticism against the ruling DMK. He alleged that the opposition has engaged in “corruption-driven and appeasement politics” and claimed that voters in Tamil Nadu are seeking change.
Shah also emphasized the NDA’s promise to introduce the proposed Delimitation Bill, which aims to increase the number of Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu by 50% to improve representation in line with population growth. He accused the DMK and Congress of blocking the proposal due to political considerations.
Both leaders positioned the NDA campaign as a push for governance reforms, increased representation, and legislative action on long-pending issues, as Tamil Nadu heads into a closely watched electoral contest.