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Kanimozhi says Women's Bill used to dilute southern representation
DMK's Kanimozhi Karunanidhi alleged that the proposed Women's Reservation Bill is being used as a political tool to dilute representation, especially in southern states. She spoke while campaigning for DMK-led alliance candidate M. H. Jawahirullah from Nagapattinam, near Nellukadai Mariamman Temple.
Why It Matters
The claim highlights a contested aspect of the Women's Reservation Bill and its possible regional impact ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
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Kanimozhi alleges Women’s Reservation Bill dilutes southern representation during Nagapattinam campaign
April 19, 2026
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Deputy General Secretary of the DMK, alleged that the proposed Women’s Reservation Bill is being used as a political tool to dilute representation, particularly of southern States. She was campaigning for M. H. Jawahirullah, a DMK-led alliance candidate from Nagapattinam, and addressed voters near Nellukadai Mariamman Temple, seeking support for the alliance.