Union Minister Criticizes Opposition for Blocking Women's Empowerment Bill

Union Minister Criticizes Opposition for Blocking Women&039;s Empowerment Bill

Union Minister Rajeev Ranjan Singh has condemned the opposition for obstructing the Constitution (One Hundred Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, aimed at enhancing women&039;s representation in Parliament. He highlighted the implications of this failure on women&039;s empowerment and predicted a political backlash from female voters. Singh&039;s remarks came after the BJP-led government failed to secure the necessary majority to pass the bill, which sought to provide 33% reservation for women. The opposition&039;s stance has been characterized as a historical setback for women&039;s rights, with Singh asserting that women across the nation would respond to this political maneuvering at the polls. The outcome of the vote revealed a significant divide in support, raising questions about the future of women&039;s representation in Indian politics.