Andhra Pradesh CM Criticizes Congress for Blocking Women's Reservation Bill
Congress blocking women's reservation bill denied India historic step: Andhra CM
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu criticized the Congress party for obstructing the Women's Reservation Bill, which aimed to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The bill failed to pass in the lower house, with 298 votes in favor and 230 against, requiring 352 votes for approval.
- 01The Women's Reservation Bill aimed to reserve 33% of legislative seats for women.
- 02The bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha with 298 votes for and 230 against.
- 03N Chandrababu Naidu labeled Congress's actions as a betrayal of women's empowerment.
- 04Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also criticized the opposition for missing a significant opportunity.
- 05The bill's failure reflects ongoing challenges in achieving gender equality in Indian politics.
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On April 18, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the Congress party for blocking the Women's Reservation Bill, which sought to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, garnering 298 votes in support and 230 votes against, falling short of the required 352 votes for a two-thirds majority. Naidu described the Congress-led opposition's actions as a betrayal of millions of women seeking equal representation in Parliament. He emphasized that this obstruction denies a historic step toward women's empowerment. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan echoed Naidu's sentiments, stating that the opposition's failure to support the bill represented a missed opportunity to enhance women's power in legislative bodies. The rejection of the bill highlights the persistent challenges in promoting gender equality within Indian politics.
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The failure of the Women's Reservation Bill means continued underrepresentation of women in Indian politics, limiting their influence in legislative processes.
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