Shivakumar urges Congress women wing to perform better

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has urged the Congress women's wing to improve its performance ahead of the 2028 elections. He expressed dissatisfaction with their current efforts under leader Soumya Reddy. Shivakumar emphasized the need for greater involvement and proactive initiatives from the women's wing. He highlighted the party's commitment to women's empowerment and mentioned plans to reserve 74 assembly seats for women if the Women's Reservation Bill passes. To strengthen grassroots support, he announced incentives for Congress workers who enroll women in the party. Additionally, a grand event is planned for May 20 to celebrate two years in office, featuring competitions for women benefiting from government schemes.