In a pointed attack amid the buzz around a special Parliament session, Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saravgi has questioned Congress’s motives on the long-pending Women’s Reservation Bill, calling their approach insincere.
Recalling the bill’s journey, Saravgi credited PM Modi’s leadership for tabling the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhinyam in 2023 after Congress’s three-decade inaction. ‘This special session from April 16-18 is a testament to his vision for women’s equal role in legislation,’ he told IANS. With nearly half of India’s voters being women, unanimous passage is essential, he urged.
Dismissing Congress’s delimitation objections as a smokescreen, Saravgi explained the process adjusts electoral maps to reflect demographic shifts. ‘PM’s directive prioritizes women’s rightful place in governance—Congress lacks this clarity,’ he asserted.
Shifting to state politics, Saravgi disclosed Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s role as BJP observer for Bihar’s chief minister selection. ‘Chouhan arrives tomorrow, April 14, to oversee the MLA meeting and ensure swift government formation,’ he said.
JD(U)’s Rajiv Ranjan piled on, labeling Congress’s 60-year rule a ‘dark chapter’ for women. ‘They’re opposing real change now with outdated rhetoric,’ he said, noting JD(U)’s directive for full MP attendance. On Bihar, he confirmed smooth progress toward a new CM post-Nitish Kumar’s upper house shift.
As Parliament gears up, these voices from Bihar highlight deepening political divides, yet a shared hope for women’s legislative empowerment.
