In a recent development, Revanth Reddy, the Congress MP from Malkajgiri, has urged the central government to either exempt South India from the 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures or increase the number of seats to 33%. Reddy argued that the current provision puts South India at a disadvantage as it has a higher literacy rate and gender ratio compared to other parts of the country. He emphasized the need for equitable representation and called for a fair allocation of seats based on population and other relevant factors. Reddy’s proposal has sparked a debate among political circles, with some supporting the idea of exempting South India from the reservation while others believe that increasing the number of seats is a more suitable solution. It remains to be seen how the central government will respond to this demand and whether any changes will be made to the existing reservation policy. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.