Former Union Minister Smriti Irani responded to Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav’s comments during the Parliament session on the Women’s Reservation Act and the Delimitation Bill. Yadav supported one-third reservation for women but criticized BJP’s internal dynamics, sparking a debate. Irani, who lost the 2024 Lok Sabha election, hit back at Yadav’s remarks on social media, emphasizing self-made leadership and women’s empowerment.
Akhilesh Yadav accused BJP of hindering sub-quotas for OBC women and manipulating the delimitation process for political gains. He called for an updated census before redrawing constituency boundaries to ensure fair representation. Yadav invoked Ram Manohar Lohia, criticizing BJP for slogans over substance in women’s empowerment and the lack of women Chief Ministers despite BJP’s dominance in many states.
The Opposition, led by SP, advocates for sub-quotas for OBC and minority women for social justice. The government aims to pass a bill reserving one-third of seats for women, but concerns over delimitation and census accuracy persist. The ongoing Parliament session reflects a broader debate on political legacy, gender justice, and legislative reforms, highlighting the complexities of women’s empowerment.
