Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP) leader Tasnim Zara criticized the current system of reserved parliamentary seats for women, stating it prevents elected female MPs from establishing direct relationships with local constituents.

Zara argued that women should be elected through direct votes in specific constituencies to ensure accountability and better representation of local issues. Addressing criticisms from academics and election officials who questioned the need for MPs to be locally connected, Zara clarified that MPs are not just lawmakers—they are policymakers who must remain connected to public needs. While local governments execute policy, MPs must develop laws grounded in people’s experiences.