Kharge to raise SIR, delimitation concerns with PM Modi tomorrow
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge plans to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss concerns regarding electoral roll revisions, delimitation, and women's reservation. The government has responded by noting that they have previously sought cooperation from the opposition on these matters.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing political tensions and legislative gridlock in India regarding electoral and constitutional reforms.
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said he would explain the opposition’s concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, delimitation and women’s reservation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 21.Speaking to reporters, Kharge said he had personally written to the Prime Minister and would raise all three issues with him.“I don't want to talk about politics today. I have personally written a letter to the Prime Minister, and he has two letters from me,” Kharge said.“I will explain everything to him tomorrow, including the harm caused by the SIR of electoral rolls, the implications of the delimitation exercise they are undertaking, and the issue of reservation for women. Why are they not implementing it?
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