Bhoje Gowda Condemns Opposition's Attempts to Block Women's Reservation Bill
Attempts to obstruct women’s reservation Bill for political gain condemnable: Bhoje Gowda
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S.L. Bhoje Gowda, a Member of the Legislative Council, criticized opposition parties for attempting to obstruct the women's reservation Bill in India's Parliament, calling such actions condemnable. He emphasized that this issue transcends politics, representing a fight for women's rights.
- 01S.L. Bhoje Gowda condemned opposition attempts to stall the women's reservation Bill.
- 02He described the issue as a fight for the rights of women, who make up half of India's population.
- 03The comments were made during a protest organized by the Janata Dal (Secular) in Dakshina Kannada district.
- 04Gowda's remarks highlight the significance of the Bill in promoting gender equality in India.
- 05The ongoing political maneuvering around the Bill has drawn public attention and criticism.
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On April 30, 2026, S.L. Bhoje Gowda, a Member of the Legislative Council from Karnataka, criticized opposition parties for their efforts to obstruct the women's reservation Bill in India's Parliament. Speaking at a protest organized by the Dakshina Kannada District unit of the Janata Dal (Secular), Gowda condemned these attempts as politically motivated and emphasized that they undermine the rights of women, who constitute half of the country's population. He stated, 'This is not an ordinary political issue; it is a fight for the rights of half of the country’s population.' His comments reflect the broader significance of the Bill in advancing gender equality in India, amidst ongoing political debates.
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The obstruction of the women's reservation Bill could delay progress towards gender equality in political representation, affecting women's rights advocates and voters.
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