Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized the Opposition for opposing the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill, accusing them of prioritizing politics over women’s empowerment. Fadnavis expressed disappointment in the Opposition’s failure to support the bill, highlighting their hypocrisy in advocating for women’s rights.
Fadnavis emphasized his party’s commitment to women’s empowerment, stating that they would actively work towards ensuring the rights and dignity of women. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also condemned the Opposition’s stance, calling it unfortunate and anti-women.
Meanwhile, BJP MP Ashok Chavan criticized the Opposition for obstructing efforts to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. He accused them of prioritizing political gains over women’s interests, despite the government’s efforts to address their concerns.
Maharashtra Congress Committee president Harshwardhan Sapkal defended the Opposition’s position, alleging that the Centre was using delaying tactics by linking women’s reservation to delimitation. He claimed that the Opposition’s unity in the Lok Sabha prevented attempts to alter the electoral framework.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut labeled the Bill’s failure in Parliament as a setback for the government, while Maharashtra Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar called for clarity on the implementation of women’s reservation instead of political rhetoric.
