Political Drama as Women's Reservation Bill Faces Opposition

Union Minister Piyush Goyal criticized opposition parties including Congress and TMC for blocking the women's reservation bill in the Lok Sabha. Despite its goal to ensure 33% reservation for women, the bill was defeated, with Goyal highlighting the political impact of this decision ahead of future elections.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has accused opposition parties—namely Congress, TMC, DMK, and Samajwadi Party—of blocking a significant constitutional amendment bill that aimed to reserve 33% of legislative seats for women.

Goyal described the opposition's actions in the Lok Sabha as shocking and disgraceful, noting the celebration that followed the bill's defeat. He warned of political repercussions in upcoming elections due to what he termed 'betrayal'.

By stalling the bill, the opposition has allegedly denied women rightful representation, a move Goyal sees as part of a broader pattern of resisting empowerment and fearing change. He indicated that this 'insult' to women's empowerment will not be forgotten, echoing through politics at every level.