Defeat of Women's Reservation Bill: A 'Black Day' in Indian Democracy
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha criticized opposition parties for the defeat of a constitutional amendment bill aimed at reserving 33% of seats for women in legislatures. Describing it as a 'Black Day for Indian democracy,' Saha condemned the opposition's 'anti-women mentality.' The bill sought to increase Lok Sabha seats to 816.
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In a fierce critique, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha condemned the defeat of the constitutional amendment bill designed to implement 33% reservation for women in Indian legislatures.
Saha, expressing his dissatisfaction on social media, labeled the day as a 'Black Day' for Indian democracy, accusing the opposition of harboring an 'anti-women mentality'.
The bill proposed to increase Lok Sabha seats to 816, but failed to secure the necessary majority, which Saha suggested would result in political repercussions for the opposition in upcoming elections.
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