Mysuru, April 21 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday questioned the BJP-led Centre over the non-operationalisation of the women's reservation law, pointing out that the constitutional amendment was passed in 2023 but has not yet been implemented.
Speaking to reporters here, Siddaramaiah said the Congress fully supports women's political representation but alleged that the Centre has delayed implementation by linking the legislation to the delimitation exercise and census process.
He asked what prevented the union government from enforcing the law immediately after its passage, arguing that the delay undermines the intent of ensuring greater participation of women in legislatures.
"The Women's Reservation Act was passed in...