Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed disappointment over the defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill, accusing the Congress party and the Samajwadi Party (SP) of betrayal after they initially supported the legislation. He stated that the government had anticipated their backing, having consulted with them prior to the special session of the Budget Session. Rijiju emphasized that the bill was necessary to ensure women's reservation by 2029, particularly in light of the ongoing caste census, which is delaying the implementation of reservations. He dismissed the SP's proposal for a quota for Muslim women as unconstitutional and criticized the Opposition for seeking excuses to defeat the bill. Rijiju also refuted claims that the government called the special session for electoral gains, asserting that the Narendra Modi government is committed to women's representation. While he reaffirmed the government's dedication to the cause, he remained non-committal about the bill's reintroduction in the next session, suggesting that the details of future actions would not be disclosed at this time. He concluded by warning that the Congress and its allies would face consequences from women voters for their perceived anti-women stance.