Patna, Apr 17 (PTI) Bihar BJP MLA Maithili Thakur on Friday accused the opposition of possessing an “anti-women mindset” after the Constitution amendment bill brought by the government to tweak women’s quota law was defeated in Lok Sabha.
The bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats was defeated in the Lower House on Friday.
While 298 members voted in support of the bill, 230 MPs voted against it. Out of 528 members who voted, the bill required 352 votes for a two-third majority.
“The voting on the bill in the Lok Sabha has fully exposed the opposition’s anti-women mindset. It is now evident that for the opposition, women’s empowerment is merely a political slogan rather than a genuine commitment,” Thakur said.
She described the opposition’s stand as a “direct and blatant attack” on the rights of women.
“It is extremely unfortunate that those who speak about women’s dignity on public platforms stand against their rights in Parliament,” the BJP MLA said.
Thakur claimed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central government has taken several historic steps toward women’s empowerment, but the opposition has “consistently attempted to obstruct” such progressive initiatives.
“The true face of the opposition is now visible to every woman in the country. They are driven solely by power politics and have no real concern for women’s rights or their future,” Thakur said. PTI SUK RG
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