Congress president questions 30-month “cold storage” of 2023 bill, alleges political messaging over 33% quota while contrasting Opposition and BJP positions on women’s representation
CM Yogi, Dy CM Pathak, BJP women MLAs target SP, Congress over women’s issues while the Opposition called it the ruling party’s bid for political mileage.
Yogi further alleged that the Congress, Samajwadi Party and the INDIA bloc are consistently attempting to ensure that the Women's Reservation Amendment Act is not implemented under any circumstances.
Ruling party MLAs accuse Opposition of blocking Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, demand 33% quota implementation, while Assembly marks symbolic gesture with MLA Shikha Roy presiding over proceedings
After Lok Sabha rejects amendment to expand seats, Opposition urges rollout of reservation from 2029 using existing strength, accuses government of pushing delimitation agenda