BJP leaders have voiced strong support for the Women’s Reservation Bill, emphasizing that the public will not tolerate opposition to the legislation. Dilip Ghosh, a BJP leader from West Bengal, criticized the Trinamool Congress and other opposition parties for their resistance to the bill, stating that the country’s citizens will not accept such opposition. Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav highlighted the unanimous consent given by all Lok Sabha members when the bill was introduced, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging unified support for the bill to ensure the implementation of women’s reservation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Lok Sabha debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill, emphasized the non-political nature of the bill and described it as an opportunity to contribute to a developed India. The special session of Parliament introduced three key bills, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, with voting scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that discussions on the bills would span 12 hours, extendable if necessary, while Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla indicated a potential 15-18 hour debate to allow all members ample speaking time before the vote.
The ongoing special sitting of Parliament’s Budget Session, which commenced on April 16 and runs until April 18, is dedicated to deliberating the three crucial bills. The government is actively seeking opposition support for amending the bill to enforce women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha starting from the 2029 general elections, based on the 2011 Census data.
