Raising question over the delimitation act, Tripura Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman today asked the ruling BJP on how they can implement this delimitation Act without repealing Articles 81 and 82 of the Constitution.

Speaking during a one-day session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly convened to revisit efforts related to the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam he voiced his concerns about the intent behind the move.

He remarked that the idea of 33% reservation for women was originally introduced by Congress. However, at the time, several BJP leaders, including Arun Jaitley, Yogi Adityanath, and Sushma Swaraj, had opposed and criticized the proposal—something he claimed he could substantiate on the Assembly floor.

Roy Barman further pointed out that although the women’s reservation bill was passed unanimously by both ruling and opposition parties in September 2023, its official notification was issued only on April 16, 2026. According to him, this delay raises questions about the government’s sincerity and underlying intentions.

He argued that the move appears politically motivated, suggesting that the government is “using women as a shield” to gain political advantage while introducing delimitation measures.

Additionally, he questioned how the government intends to implement the delimitation process without first addressing Articles 81 and 82 of the Constitution. He also highlighted that even during the 2011 Census, Tripura did not see any increase in parliamentary seats.

In conclusion, he expressed concern that the reservation initiative might be serving hidden political objectives, rather than genuinely empowering women.