Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Congress Over Defeat of Women's Reservation Bill
‘Black Stain On Congress’: Kiren Rijiju Slams Party Over Women’s Bill Defeat, Questions Its Mindset
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the Congress party following the defeat of the women's reservation bill, calling it a setback for women in India. He expressed disappointment over the bill's failure and warned that Congress may face public backlash for celebrating its defeat.
- 01Kiren Rijiju labeled the defeat of the women's reservation bill as a 'black stain' on Congress.
- 02He emphasized that the loss is detrimental to women across India, not just the government or BJP.
- 03Rijiju criticized opposition leaders for celebrating the bill's defeat, calling it inappropriate.
- 04The bill required a two-thirds majority but failed with 230 votes against it.
- 05Rijiju warned that Congress could face backlash from women voters due to this outcome.
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed strong criticism towards the Congress party after the defeat of the women's reservation bill, describing it as a 'black stain' on the party's reputation. He emphasized that the failure of the bill, which aimed to implement reservation for women in legislatures by 2029, is a significant loss for women in India rather than just a setback for the ruling government or the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Rijiju noted that the bill required 352 votes for a two-thirds majority but only received 298 votes in favor, with 230 votes against it from the opposition. He condemned the opposition's celebration of the bill's defeat as inappropriate and warned that Congress may face the wrath of women voters for denying them their due rights. Rijiju also mentioned his attempts to engage with opposition leaders, suggesting that their lack of response contributed to the bill's failure. He concluded by thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support in advocating for women's rights.
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The defeat of the women's reservation bill may lead to increased dissatisfaction among women voters towards the Congress party, potentially affecting their electoral support.
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