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DMK, Congress betrayed women and the country: Naidu at Coimbatore campaign
TDP leader and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu accused DMK and Congress of betraying the country and its women by opposing the 33% reservation for women, during a campaign in Coimbatore on April 20, 2026. He questioned why they opposed the bill and claimed it affected South India's share, noting the DMK and Congress had opposed the related constitutional amendment.
Why It Matters
The remarks highlight inter-party tensions in the lead-up to Tamil Nadu's Assembly Elections 2026 and touch on the broader national debate over women’s representation in Parliament and state legislatures.
Timeline
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Article reporting Naidu's remarks published
April 21, 2026
The article reporting Naidu's remarks was published at 12:55 am IST on April 21, 2026.
Chandrababu Naidu accuses DMK and Congress of opposing 33% reservation for women
April 20, 2026
During a campaign in Coimbatore, TDP leader and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said DMK and Congress betrayed the country and its women by not supporting the 33% reservation for women. He questioned why DMK opposed the Bill and what they gained, and claimed they defeated the share of South India. The article notes that the DMK and Congress had opposed the Constitution Amendment Bill linked to delimitation.