Mayawati Reaffirms Support for Women's Reservation Bill, Urges BSP Leaders to Stay Disciplined
Mayawati tells BSP leaders not to hold protests on women’s reservation
Hindustan Times
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Mayawati, the national president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has reiterated her support for the Women’s Reservation Bill, which mandates a 33% quota for women in India's Lok Sabha and state assemblies. She directed party leaders not to hold protests on the issue and emphasized the importance of party discipline as they prepare for upcoming elections.
- 01Mayawati supports the Women's Reservation Bill mandating a 33% quota for women.
- 02She instructed BSP leaders not to organize protests or demonstrations on this issue.
- 03Mayawati emphasized preparing for the upcoming legislative assembly elections.
- 04She highlighted the importance of showcasing development projects initiated during BSP governance.
- 05Party discipline is crucial for strengthening the BSP's mass base and financial resources.
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Mayawati, the national president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has reaffirmed her commitment to the Women's Reservation Bill, which aims to provide a 33% quota for women in India's Lok Sabha and state assemblies. In a recent post on social media platform X, she urged party leaders and workers to remain disciplined and avoid organizing protests regarding the bill. Mayawati had previously expressed her support for the bill during a press conference on April 15, where she also called for a sub-quota for women from the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). She stressed that the implementation of the women's reservation should transcend narrow party politics. Furthermore, Mayawati instructed party leaders to prepare for the upcoming legislative assembly elections by highlighting the development projects and welfare schemes initiated during her tenure. She believes that proper development in Uttar Pradesh is achievable under the BSP's governance model, which emphasizes the welfare of all sections of society.
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The BSP's support for the Women's Reservation Bill could enhance women's representation in politics, potentially leading to more inclusive governance in Uttar Pradesh.
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