In a recent session of the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition) vehemently criticized the government's proposed amendment to the women's reservation bill, calling it a covert attempt to manipulate India's electoral landscape for political gain. He described the initiative as an anti-national act that does not genuinely promote women's empowerment. Gandhi emphasized that the bill seeks to dilute the representation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Dalits, and minorities, alleging that it aims to sidestep a caste census that could affect political representation for the next 15 years. He urged the government to prioritize the implementation of the 2023 Women's Reservation Act, assuring the Opposition's support for its passage. Furthermore, he expressed concern that the bill would disproportionately affect the representation of southern, northeastern, and smaller states, thereby consolidating power for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Gandhi's remarks sparked protests from the ruling benches, with calls for an apology from Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. In a follow-up post on social media platform X, Gandhi reiterated his stance, labeling the bill as detrimental to various communities and asserting that the Opposition would not allow any erosion of rights.