In a stunning turn during Parliament’s special session, the push for women’s reservation through the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill crumbled under opposition resistance. BJP parliamentarian Manoj Tiwari, speaking out forcefully on Saturday, accused rivals of betraying half of India’s populace while reaffirming his party’s unyielding pursuit of justice.
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, initially cleared in 2023 with broad support, faced its biggest hurdle this week. ‘Implementation required seat delimitation, and we tabled the necessary bill. Yet, Congress, AAP, TMC, DMK, and NCP united to vote it down,’ Tiwari revealed in an interview.
Reflecting on the chamber’s atmosphere, he painted a vivid picture: ‘NDA side was in shock, members glued to their seats for ages. Meanwhile, INDIA bloc erupted in cheers, treating the denial of 33% quota for women as a triumph. For 40 years, such opportunities have been thwarted.’
Tiwari didn’t mince words on opposition duplicity. ‘They preach women’s power but block every step. Congress dangled a 50% quota carrot, leading Home Minister Amit Shah to seek time for amendments. They chickened out at the last minute. The public isn’t blind to this drama.’
Looking ahead with steely determination, Tiwari stated, ‘NDA’s oath holds: today or later, with a two-thirds mandate, it will pass. Sisters across the nation, take note. We’ve lost the battle, not the war. Empowerment awaits imminently.’ This failure reignites debates on parliamentary consensus and the real barriers to gender equality in India’s democracy.
