Archive · 19 Jul 2026
DMK Supports Women's Reservation Bill with Conditions
The DMK, a political party in India, wants the government to make a clear plan for a law that reserves 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women.
They want this reservation to be based on the current number of seats.
The DMK also has concerns about a process called delimitation, which redraws the boundaries of electoral constituencies.
They think this process might hurt southern states and want it to be delayed for 25 years if that happens.
The DMK leader, Tiruchi Siva, raised these points at a meeting with all political parties before the start of the Monsoon session of Parliament.
The DMK supports the Women's Reservation Bill with 33% reservation based on the current strength of the Lok Sabha.
The DMK raised concerns about the delimitation exercise potentially adversely affecting southern states.
The DMK wants the delimitation exercise to be put on hold for 25 years if it affects southern states.
The issue was raised by DMK leader Tiruchi Siva at an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament.
The Monsoon session of Parliament begins on Monday.
- Who
- DMK, led by Tiruchi Siva
- What
- Urged for a clear formula on the Women's Reservation Bill and raised concerns about delimitation
- When
- Sunday, July 19, ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament
- Where
- All-party meeting convened ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament
- Why
- To ensure fair representation and address potential adverse effects on southern states
DMK's Stance
Government's Position
Reservation Calculation
DMK's Stance
The DMK supports 33% reservation for women based on the current strength of the Lok Sabha.
Government's Position
The government has not yet clarified its position on the calculation method for the reservation.
Delimitation Concerns
DMK's Stance
The DMK wants the delimitation exercise to be put on hold for 25 years if it adversely affects southern states.
Government's Position
The government has not addressed the DMK's concerns regarding the delimitation exercise.
- Party
- DMK
- Leader
- Tiruchi Siva
- Bill
- Women's Reservation Bill
- Reservation Percentage
- 33%
- Affected Bodies
- Lok Sabha and state assemblies
- Delimitation Concern
- Potential adverse effects on southern states
- Proposed Delay
- 25 years
- Meeting Type
- All-party meeting ahead of Monsoon session
