Delay in Women's Reservation Bill Sparks Political Debate
Senior Congress leader Saptagiri Ulaka criticized the delayed notification of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, meant to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament. Despite its passage in 2023, the bill was notified only after pressure from opposition parties. Ulaka accused the BJP of using women's empowerment as propaganda.
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Saptagiri Ulaka, a senior Congress leader, has raised questions about the BJP government's delay in notifying the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, a bill ensuring 33% reservation for women in Parliament.
During a press conference, the Koraput MP labeled the government’s actions as insincere towards women's empowerment, citing Congress's past commitment to elevating women.
Ulaka also criticized the timing of a special parliamentary session discussing a similar reservation bill for future implementation, accusing the government of spreading misinformation.
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