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Somanna Bommai and Wadiyar attack Congress over Karnataka women quota bill push

Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Somanna Bommai and Wadiyar attack Congress over Karnataka women quota bill push

They say opposing the 33 percent bill cost Karnataka

Union Minister V Somanna, MP Basavaraj Bommai and MP Yaduveer Wadiyar have slammed Congress and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that Congress’s opposition to a constitutional amendment seeking 33% women’s reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies has harmed Karnataka’s interests. The leaders claimed the political stance undermines the state’s opportunity to secure greater representation for women.

  • Somanna Bommai and Wadiyar target Congress and Siddaramaiah
  • They accuse Congress of blocking the 33% women’s reservation bill
  • Claimed Karnataka stands to lose from the opposition
  • Dispute centers on constitutional amendment for reservations
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