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Sukhbir Singh Badal's SAD Backs Women's Quota, Delimitation Bills After Meeting PM Modi

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) announced its support for the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal cited Sikh teachings on gender equality and the example of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in supporting the women's quota.
  • The party also backed the Delimitation Bill, advocating for a fair process that ensures equal representation for all states.

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has declared its support for two key government bills: the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill, shortly after its president met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Shiromani Akali Dal draws inspiration from the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, who championed the dignity, equality and equal rights of women. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (@SGPCAmritsar) has already set an example by providing for women’s reservation in its House.

— Sukhbir Singh BadalExplaining the SAD's support for the Women's Reservation Bill.

SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal announced the party's backing for the Women's Reservation Bill, emphasizing its alignment with Sikh principles. He noted that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has already implemented women's reservation within its own legislative body, setting a precedent for broader application.

"The Shiromani Akali Dal draws inspiration from the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, who championed the dignity, equality and equal rights of women," Badal stated on X, formerly Twitter. He called for the immediate implementation of the bill.

After detailed deliberations on key issues before Parliament, the Shiromani Akali Dal demanded a fair and equitable delimitation process that ensures equal representation to all states.

— Sukhbir Singh BadalStating the party's position on the Delimitation Bill.

Furthermore, the SAD extended its support to the Delimitation Bill. Following discussions among senior leaders, the party called for a fair and equitable delimitation process to guarantee equal representation for all states. Badal specifically mentioned supporting the government's proposal for a uniform 50% increase in the number of seats across all states.

We have one member in the Parliament and we cannot just oppose the two bills for the sake of it.

— Naresh GujralExplaining the pragmatic reasons behind the SAD's support for the bills.

Party vice-president Naresh Gujral described the decision as logical, given the SAD has only one member in Parliament. "We have been supporting women reservation in the Parliament and delimitation is need of the hour," Gujral added, stressing the importance of both measures.

We have been supporting women reservation in the Parliament and delimitation is need of the hour.

— Naresh GujralFurther elaborating on the party''s stance.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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