The political war of words between the BJP and Congress over the Women’s Reservation Bill has intensified.
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday again targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning why he isn’t supporting it if he truly supports 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
Accusations against Congress
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh accused the Congress of adopting a “double standard” on the issue of women’s reservation. He also targeted Congress allies, accusing them of obstructing its implementation.
Congress is looking for excuses to block reservations
BJP MP Tarun Chugh told PTI Video that the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi enacted a law providing 33 percent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. Now that steps are being taken to implement and enforce it quickly, Congress is looking for excuses.
If Rahul is in favor, why is he opposing it?
A Rajya Sabha member questioned that if Rahul Gandhi truly supports women’s reservation, why isn’t he supporting its implementation? He said that women need rights and representation, not just slogans. Congress should now abandon its double standards and stop obstructing women’s empowerment. It should support the Prime Minister’s efforts related to the Nari Shakti Vandan Act.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister expressed hope
A war of words broke out between the BJP and Congress on Saturday over the women’s reservation and delimitation bills. The accusations and counter-accusations began when Gandhi said that no country can succeed unless its women speak out openly. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju called it a “clear change of stance” and expressed hope that the opposition party would support the proposed laws.
Congress MP posts on X
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, in a post addressed to Rijiju on ‘X’, said that as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, who knows better than him that the Women’s Reservation Bill was passed unanimously in 2023 and that Congress fully supported it. He said, “The question is why it hasn’t been implemented even after three years, and why do you want to unnecessarily link it to delimitation now? Implement the 2023 law. Without any conditions.”
Courtesy: Hindi News