Kiren Rijiju Urges Congress to Support Women's Reservation Act Implementation
Rijiju writes to Kharge, says delay in women’s quota law will deny justice to millions
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for opposing the timely implementation of the Women's Reservation Act, stating that delays would deny justice to millions of women. He urged the opposition to prioritize women's empowerment over political interests.
- 01Kiren Rijiju emphasized the urgency of implementing the Women's Reservation Act.
- 02He accused Congress of politicizing the issue and delaying justice for women.
- 03Rijiju called for bipartisan support for the act's implementation in 2029.
- 04The Women's Reservation Act aims to enhance women's representation in legislative bodies.
- 05Rijiju framed the act as a commitment to the daughters of India.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's concerns regarding the Women's Reservation Act, which aims to reserve 33% of seats for women in legislative bodies. Rijiju argued that delaying its implementation would deny justice to millions of women. He urged the Congress party to support the act, asserting that it is a matter of fulfilling promises made to women rather than political maneuvering. In his response to Kharge's letter, Rijiju emphasized that the focus should be on empowering women, referring to the act as a crucial step towards 'nari shakti' (women's power) in India. He expressed hope for a collaborative effort to ensure the act is implemented by 2029.
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The implementation of the Women's Reservation Act could significantly increase women's representation in politics, leading to more equitable governance and policies that address women's issues.
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