BJP Accuses Congress of Insulting Women by Opposing Reservation Bill The BJP escalated its political critique on Saturday, accusing the Congress party of undermining women's rights by opposing the proposed Women's Reservation Bill, which aims to secure 33% representation for women in legislative bodies. Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule framed the legislation as a "historic" step essential for India's development, emphasizing its role in achieving a developed nation by 2047. He condemned the Congress's resistance to the bill, calling it an "insult to women" and a betrayal of their dignity. Bawankule alleged that the Congress had consistently opposed similar initiatives since 1996, denying millions of women opportunities for political participation. The minister argued that the bill's provisions would not only empower women but also benefit marginalized groups such as Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes. He accused opposition parties of misleading the public about the bill's implications, urging restraint on sensitive issues like ongoing criminal investigations and water scarcity. Bawankule highlighted the need for a 50% reduction in water usage amid below-average rainfall, framing it as a critical challenge for the state. State BJP president Ravindra Chavan echoed Bawankule's criticism, labeling the Congress's opposition to the bill a "grave mistake" that would not be forgiven by voters. During a party event in Akola, Chavan asserted that the electorate would respond decisively to the Congress's stance, which he claimed exposed the party's "true face." BJP MLA Krishna Khopde further questioned the inconsistency of regional Congress leaders, accusing them of hypocrisy for claiming credit for the bill while opposing it in Parliament.#congress #bjp #devendra_fadnavis #chandrashekhar_bawankule #ravindra_chavan
