Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the INDIA bloc will jointly decide its response to the Women's Reservation Bill and delimitation-related concerns during a meeting in New Delhi. He stated that the National Conference alone cannot make a decision on the issue and would discuss its position within the opposition alliance.
Abdullah raised concerns over the delimitation exercise, alleging that constituency boundaries in Jammu and Kashmir had been drawn to benefit a particular political party. He also inaugurated a Handicrafts and Handloom Exhibition in Srinagar to boost tourism and showcase Kashmir's traditional crafts.
The Congress will hold a parliamentary strategy group meeting on Wednesday ahead of the special sitting of the Parliament to discuss proposed amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023. The opposition has flagged concerns over the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which does not increase the seats in the Lok Sabha on a pro-rata basis and will allegedly shrink the representation of southern states in the House.
