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Hooda demands immediate implementation of 2023 Women’s Reservation Act
Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda urged the Union government to implement the 33% women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha as per the 2023 Women’s Reservation Act. He claimed a deliberate delay by the BJP, including late notification on April 16, 2026, and accused the government of using a delimitation bill to stall progress. He also cited historical milestones and argued that the Congress legacy supports women’s reservation in Panchayati Raj institutions.
Why It Matters
The piece centers on the timely issue of women’s representation in Parliament and the effectiveness of legislative enforcement, highlighting tensions between government action and opposition calls for immediate implementation.
Timeline
5 Events
Delimitation bill linked to women's reservation delayed claims
April 23, 2026
Hooda alleged that the government deliberately introduced a delimitation bill with the women’s reservation clause appended to it to further delay the implementation of the 2023 act.
Notification of the reservation bill not completed until 9:55 pm
April 16, 2026
Hooda claimed that the government did not formally notify the reservation bill until 9:55 pm on April 16, 2026, implying a delay of about 30 months since the act was passed in 2023.
Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 defeated in Lok Sabha
April 2026
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 was defeated in the Lok Sabha, a development Hooda referenced while opposing the delayed reservation implementation.
Women’s Reservation Bill passed and enacted into law (2023)
2023
The Women’s Reservation Bill was passed in 2023 and enacted into law, as cited by Hooda in relation to the ongoing implementation debate.
Rajya Sabha passes 33% women’s reservation (2010)
2010
The Congress party secured passage of the 33% women’s reservation in the Rajya Sabha in 2010, a milestone referenced as part of the reservation’s historical trajectory.