New Delhi, April 16 -- Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday raised objections over aspects of the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill, while reiterating that the party supports the legislation in principle.

Yadav said the Bill was being brought without clarity on population data and caste inclusion.

"This Bill is being brought without a population census or including the backward classes. This is being brought for appeasement. We are in favour of this Bill, but why are they bringing it right now? And which census is being considered?" the Samajwadi Party chief said. He was speaking with mediapersons outside Parliament.

He further questioned the issue of constituency restructuring, adding, "Every party supports this, but what...