Congress: Pioneers of Women's Reservation in India

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticized Prime Minister Modi for misleading the public on women's reservation. Gehlot emphasized Congress's legacy in supporting women's rights, rooted in Rajiv Gandhi's vision, and argued that acknowledging these efforts could foster political unity rather than division on the issue.

In a recent statement, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of misleading the public on the issue of women's reservation.

Gehlot highlighted Congress's long-standing commitment as the 'strongest supporter' of women's political representation, tracing it back to the vision of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who advocated for reservations in Panchayati Raj institutions and local bodies.

He argued that Congress's initiatives laid the foundation for women's empowerment in Indian politics, while urging for bipartisan consensus on women's reservation instead of creating political rifts.

(With inputs from agencies.)