India Halts Bills to Court Regional Parties on Women's Quota, Delimitation

India's government has put two significant bills on hold, seeking to garner support from regional and smaller parties before proceeding. The move affects proposed legislation for the women's reservation law and the delimitation bill, both considered contentious.

A meeting of the Joint Committee on the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, another controversial piece of legislation, was also canceled for Monday. This follows the Joint Committee of Parliament's decision to defer the adoption of a report on the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, which addresses the removal of ministers arrested for serious offenses.

Sources indicate the government's strategy is to ensure broader backing for the women's quota and delimitation measures. This deferral highlights the challenges in passing key legislation that requires consensus among diverse political factions in India.