Samajwadi Party Criticizes BJP's Approach to Women's Quota Bill

The Samajwadi Party has voiced strong opposition to the BJP following the defeat of the women's quota bill in the Lok Sabha. In a statement, SP national spokesperson Yash Bhartiya declared full support for women's reservation, while advocating for quota within quota to ensure fair representation across all groups, including OBCs and minorities.

Bhartiya criticized the BJP for attempting to widen societal divisions through its version of women's reservation. He pointed out that the ruling party has consistently failed to appoint women to significant positions, questioning the BJP's commitment to gender equality. The SP's stance stems from a long-standing ideology focused on social justice, inspired by leaders like Mulayam Singh Yadav and Jayaprakash Narayan.

The defeated Constitution Amendment Bill aimed to increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 by 2029 to enforce women's reservation, requiring a two-thirds majority which it fell short of. The issue of representation remains contentious, with the SP calling for a caste census to ensure equitable representation.