Kohima: Nagaland’s lone Lok Sabha MP Supongmeren Jamir has expressed concern over linking the proposed Delimitation process with the implementation of the Women’s Reservation provisions under the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023.
Raising the issue, the state Congress informed that while Jamir fully supports the intent and objective of ensuring adequate reservation for women in legislative bodies, it is imperative that such a progressive reform is not delayed or complicated by procedural conditions like delimitation.
“The Women’s Reservation Act must be implemented in both letter and spirit without unnecessary postponement,” the MP said.
Jamir also noted that as per Articles 82 and 170(3) of the Constitution, delimitation should only take place after the publication of the first Census figures post-2026, adding that any attempt to prematurely link these processes, raises serious constitutional and procedural concerns.
With reference to the Northeastern region, including Nagaland, he observed that it is essential to recognise that political arrangements and agreements, such as the Framework Agreement and Agreed Positions with the Government of India, must be carefully examined and respected before any changes to parliamentary representation are undertaken.
“An Act of Parliament must not result in injustice to any region or community. In its current form, the proposed approach risks undermining the declared policy commitments of the Government of India concerning the political settlement in the North East. It also raises questions about the fairness of population-to-representation ratios,” Jamir said.
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The MP opined that the current situation reflects a lack of urgency and seriousness in implementing women’s reservation, despite the Act already being in place, and that reforms of such national importance must not be allowed to linger in uncertainty.
He further urged the present approach be reconsidered, and that the Bill, in its current form, be withdrawn or revised after thorough consultation and examination of all relevant aspects.
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