'Plot to Suppress Political Voice of Muslims': Asaduddin Owaisi slams Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills

New Delhi: During the discussion on the Women's Reservation  and Delimitation Bills in the special session of Parliament on Thursday, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated that these measures have been introduced with the intent of eliminating Muslim politics.

The AIMIM MP from Hyderabad first expressed the apprehension that "if these bills become law, the voice of the Opposition in this House (Lok Sabha) will be silenced. If you read this Constitutional Amendment Bill in conjunction with the Delimitation Bill, the allocation of seats will be based on population."

What did Asaduddin Owaisi demand?

He further added, "Those with larger populations will receive more seats, while those with smaller populations will receive fewer seats. Delimitation will not take place every 10 years; nor will it be based on the census. Instead, the government will decide whether or not delimitation is to be conducted... The reality will be that the North will rule over the South; the North will expand, and the South will bear the cost."

What Are Allegations Regarding Southern States?

Owaisi also pointed out that the southern states "account for 30% of the country's GDP, and their share in tax revenue stands at 21%." He argued that the South is being "punished for its good governance."

Owaisi claimed that, through these bills, the government seeks to politically obliterate the Muslim community. He alleged that the BJP has no need for Muslim votes, which is why it is taking such steps.

What Did PM Modi Tell Southern States?

The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and the Delimitation Bill, 2026, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The government proposes to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from the current 543 to 816—a 50% increase.

Regarding the Delimitation Bill, Home Minister Amit Shah gave an assurance that it would not cause any detriment to the southern states, but would instead prove beneficial to them. The Home Minister stated that the current number of Lok Sabha seats in the South Indian states is 129, which will increase to 195—a figure approximately equivalent to the existing 24%.