Letters to The Editor — April 22, 2026 - The HinduPublished - April 22, 2026 12:24 am ISTThe larger messageThe defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which linked women’s reservation to a new delimitation exercise in the Lok Sabha, is a great setback for the central government, which had sought to push the Bill through in what critics described as a move to undermine political representation from the southern States. This also highlights the strong opposition to the proposed redrawing of electoral maps. True women’s empowerment rests on social justice, which cannot be achieved without a caste census and fair representation for all.Published - April 22, 2026 12:24 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }