Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 -- Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI (M) MP John Brittas on Monday said that there are several issues behind the Central government's motive of urgently implementing the Women's Reservation Bill.

Speaking to ANI, he extended support for the incorporation of the Bill, while simultaneously raising concerns on the urgency of holding discussions through special sittings before the conclusion of Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

"I am thankful to the Prime Minister for writing to us. I also received a letter from him. We have been championing the cause of women. We always, for decades, wanted reservations for women in state assemblies and the Lok Sabha. But certain issues have cropped up. ...