'Visible change of heart': Rijiju challenges Rahul to support women's quota Bill
Union minister Kiren Rijiju has called upon Rahul Gandhi to lend his 'unconditional' support to the Women's Reservation Bill. This appeal came after Gandhi's comments highlighting the necessity of women's freedom of expression for India's comprehensive development. While the opposition has shown its backing for the bill, they contest its connection to delimitation. The Nari Shakti Vandan…
New Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday directed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to back the BJP-backed Women’s Reservation Bill "unconditionally," following the latter's recent comments on women's freedom of expression. Gandhi's remarks prompted the BJP minister to question the Congress party's support for the bill, which he deemed a "positive message" from the opposition.
The Women's Reservation Bill, passed by the Parliament in 2023, mandates a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. However, its implementation has been stalled due to the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha on April 17. The bill's implementation is linked to the delimitation process, determining the number of Lok Sabha seats.
Rahul Gandhi responded to Rijiju's challenge, pointing out that the bill had already been passed and questioning the link between its implementation and the delimitation exercise. He urged the Centre to implement the 2023 law without conditions, emphasizing the need for women's freedom of expression in all aspects of life.
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