Women Reservation Bill: Congress Calls for Immediate Action, Critiques BJP's Intentions

Avinash Pande, Congress general secretary, criticizes BJP for not implementing the Women Reservation Bill immediately. Speaking at a seminar, Congress leaders emphasized the party's historical efforts towards women's empowerment and questioned BJP's commitment to women's rights. The Constitutional Amendment Bill for women's reservation was passed in 2023 but faced implementation delays.

Congress general secretary Avinash Pande has taken a firm stand against the BJP, urging the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. Addressing a seminar organized by the Uttar Pradesh Congress, Pande accused the BJP of pretence, stating that women deserve equal rights, and emphasized Congress's support for the women's quota.

Pande highlighted Congress's historical commitment to women's empowerment, citing Indira Gandhi as the nation's first female prime minister. He questioned the BJP's intentions, accusing them of failing to act despite the Bill's passage in 2023 with Congress support. Pande urged the BJP to move beyond mere posturing.

Congress state president Ajay Rai and other leaders echoed Pande's sentiment, questioning the BJP's respect for women and highlighting past offenses involving BJP members. They called for a 33 percent reservation for women in legislative seats, with Rai stating the need for genuine respect and equality.