CM Revanth Reddy's Press Meet on Delimitation and Mahila Bill #CM #Revanthreddy

 

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held a press conference on April 13, 2026, at the State Secretariat in Hyderabad, addressing concerns over Lok Sabha seat delimitation and the Women's Reservation Bill (Mahila Bill). He strongly supported 33% women's reservation but criticized linking it to delimitation based on outdated census data.

Key Points on Mahila Bill

Congress has historically championed women's rights, from granting voting rights to introducing local body reservations under Rajiv Gandhi and passing the bill in Rajya Sabha under Sonia Gandhi in 2013.

Revanth Reddy accused the Centre of delaying implementation by tying it to delimitation and the 2011 Census, calling it a political tactic to paint opposition as anti-women.

He demanded immediate rollout within six months using the upcoming 2026 Census for fairness, enabling quotas in 2029 Lok Sabha and assembly elections.

Delimitation Concerns

Pure population-based delimitation would disadvantage southern states like Telangana due to lower growth rates compared to northern states, risking a North-South political imbalance.
Revanth Reddy wrote to PM Modi urging separation of women's reservation from delimitation and called for an all-party meeting and expert committee.
He warned it could weaken federal structure and turn performing states into "secondary citizens."

Hybrid Model Proposal

To balance equity, Revanth proposed a "Hybrid Model": for 272 new Lok Sabha seats, allocate 136 (50%) pro-rata by population and 136 by states' Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) contributions.
This prioritizes economic performance alongside population, ensuring justice for southern and smaller states.

Calls for Action

Revanth demanded parliamentary and state assembly debates, plus consultations before decisions.
He reaffirmed Congress's commitment to national interest over party politics.

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