‘Reserve PM Post Too For Women’: Kalyan Banerjee’s Dig At BJP Sparks Heated Debate In Parliament

The debate over women’s reservation took a dramatic turn in Parliament as TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee raised a provocative demand. While discussing the bill, Banerjee suggested that if the government is serious about empowering women, it should go beyond Parliament seats. He called for 50 per cent reservation for women in the Union Cabinet, and even proposed reserving the Prime Minister’s post and Speaker’s chair on a rotational basis. His sharp remark that the current leadership may not return to power added fuel to the fire, triggering immediate protests from BJP members. The House witnessed heated exchanges as the focus shifted from policy to political messaging. Banerjee also argued that women’s reservation can be implemented without waiting for delimitation. The comments have intensified the political debate, raising questions about intent, timing, and the larger narrative around women’s empowerment ahead of key electoral battles.