BJP's Brajesh Pathak Criticizes SP and Congress Over Women's Reservation Bill
Voters will teach SP, Cong a lesson for blocking women’s quota: Pathak
Hindustan Times
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Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress of obstructing the women's reservation amendment in the Lok Sabha, claiming their actions deny women their rightful quota. He warned that voters would respond in the upcoming elections, asserting that the BJP is committed to empowering women.
- 01Brajesh Pathak accused SP and Congress of blocking the women's reservation amendment.
- 02He claimed their actions deprive women of their due representation.
- 03Pathak emphasized the BJP's commitment to women's empowerment.
- 04He criticized the opposition for fearing empowered women would challenge local crime.
- 05Pathak also addressed healthcare issues during his visit to Firozabad.
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During a recent visit to Firozabad, Brajesh Pathak (Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh) accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress of colluding to block the amendment to the 2023 women’s reservation law, known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. He stated that their actions aimed to deprive women of their rightful quota in governance, asserting that voters would hold both parties accountable in the upcoming elections. Pathak claimed that the opposition's resistance reflects a fear of empowered women who would no longer tolerate local crime and corruption associated with the SP. He highlighted the BJP's efforts to support women's rights and criticized the previous SP government for creating an unsafe environment for women. Additionally, he addressed healthcare during his visit, ensuring that patients received proper care and feedback on services provided at a local medical college.
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The obstruction of the women's reservation bill could impact women's representation in governance, affecting their participation in decision-making processes.
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