Telangana CM Criticizes Women's Reservation Bill, Says It Favors Some States

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is among the leaders who have been the first to raise their voice on behalf of the southern states against the Delimitation and Women's Reservation Bill. India Today Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai spoke to CM Reddy. Chief Minister Reddy alleged that attempts were being made to benefit some states by increasing the number of seats in the name of women's reservation and to change the constitution. Revanth Reddy said that this is neither a victory of the opposition nor a defeat of the government. It is a victory of the people. He alleged that the government's intentions were not clear and attempts were being made to benefit some states by increasing seats in the name of women's reservation and change the constitution. When asked what is the problem if 50 percent seats are increased in every state, he said that in politics, numbers do not matter. Kerala has 20 seats and UP has 80. If 50 percent is increased, then Kerala will become 30 and UP will become 120. This will increase the gap further. He said that the southern states will be weakened.