VASCO
Aam Aadmi Party Mormugao has expressed shock over the lack of reservation for women in any of the nine wards in Mormugao constituency, which form part of Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC).
The AAP has threatened to write to the State election commission and if needed, approach the courts to seek justice.
In a press statement, AAP Mormugao leader Parshuram Sonurlekar said there has been no reservation to women for wards falling in Mormugao constituency.
“The MMC has 25 wards and 12 are reserved in various categories. There are 8 wards reserved for women, including 2 OBC women, 3 wards for the OBC and 1 ward for the SC.”
“It is shocking to find there are is no reservation for women this time in nine wards falling in Mormugao constituency and most reservations for women are in Vasco constituency.”
“This is matter for concern among aspiring women candidates, especially because Mormugao constituency had three women councillors during the last term,” said Sonurlekar.
The AAP has accused Mormugao MLA and Urban Development Minister Milind Naik for failing to ensure reservation for women in his constituency.
“Besides being the MLA, he also heads the urban development portfolio and we hold him responsible. We will write to the state election commission and if required, approach the high court to seek justice,” said Sonurlekar.
