'Shouldn't be considered failure of govt …': Rijiju on women's reservation bill not clearing LS

What Happened

The government faced a setback as the women's reservation bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, requiring a two-thirds majority.

Why It Matters

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju blamed the Congress and opposition parties, calling it an anti-women stance and a significant blow to the nation.

Key Details

  • The opposition, while supporting reservation, opposed its linkage with delimitation and census.

Background Context

The government faced a setback as the women's reservation bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, requiring a two-thirds majority. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju blamed the Congress and opposition parties, calling it an anti-women stance and a significant blow to the nation. The opposition, while supporting reservation, opposed its linkage with delimitation and census.

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Source: Times of IndiaOriginal Link

Source: Times of India

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