Andhra Pradesh CM Criticizes Congress for Blocking Women's Reservation Bill
Congress blocking Women's Reservation Bill denied India historic step: Andhra Pradesh CM
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu criticized the Congress party for blocking the Women's Reservation Bill, which aimed to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The bill was defeated in the Lower House, falling short of the required votes for passage, denying women a significant step toward empowerment.
- 01The Women's Reservation Bill aimed to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
- 02The bill was defeated with 298 votes in favor and 230 against, needing 352 votes for a two-thirds majority.
- 03Naidu described the Congress party's actions as a betrayal of women's rights.
- 04Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan emphasized the missed opportunity for enhancing women's representation.
- 05The opposition's rejection of the bill has been framed as a political obstruction against women's empowerment.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the Congress party for blocking the Women's Reservation Bill, which aimed to ensure 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The bill was defeated in the Lower House with 298 votes in support and 230 against, falling short of the 352 votes needed for a two-thirds majority. Naidu characterized this obstruction as a betrayal of millions of women seeking equal representation in Parliament. He expressed that the nation would remember this decision as a significant setback for women's empowerment. Additionally, Janasena founder and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan remarked that the opposition parties missed a crucial opportunity to elevate women's power in legislative bodies, stressing that approval of the bill would have granted women the respect they deserve.
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The rejection of the Women's Reservation Bill means continued underrepresentation of women in Indian politics, affecting their voice in legislative decisions.
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