All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) has expressed strong disapproval of the Supreme Court decision upholding the highly regressive amendment to Haryana Panchayat Raj Act debarring at least two third electoral from contesting panchayat elections by imposing the minimum educational criteria.
Reacting sharply to the decision delivered today AIDWA has stated that this will have long term implications for the fundamental rights of all the socially and economically marginalised sections including Dalits and women. It is more depressing that the judgement has been announced on the human rights day itself. In a press release issued here today AIDWA General Secretary Jagmati Sangwan has stated that the Supreme Court has not examined the facts and arguments put forth by the petitioners and has majorly depended on the inconclusive data supplied by the state Government. The legal experts are examining the order to file a review petition. AIDWA has reiterated its stiff opposition to retrograde amendments and resolved to intensify its campaign for mobilisation of more and more people who were expecting justice from the apex court.
