Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticized the INDIA bloc, alleging that opposition parties are depriving women of their rights. He highlighted a forthcoming “Jan Akrosh” rally as a manifestation of public discontent. Singh specifically mentioned Congress, Trinamool Congress, RJD, Samajwadi Party, and DMK for celebrating the denial of women’s rights.
Another Union Minister, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, joined the criticism, emphasizing the significance of the Women’s Reservation Bill. He criticized the Congress party for opposing the bill, stating that their actions have reinforced an anti-women image.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary echoed the sentiment of public anger towards the opposition’s stance on the Women’s Reservation Bill. He emphasized the demand for women’s reservation and highlighted Nitish Kumar’s implementation of reservation in Bihar’s local bodies.
The political discourse intensified after the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha, which aimed to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament. This failure sparked a heated exchange between the ruling NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also criticized the Congress, holding them accountable for obstructing the legislation and tarnishing their record on women’s rights. The issue has evolved into a significant political controversy, with the ruling alliance condemning it as a setback for women’s empowerment, while the opposition defends its position on the constitutional amendment.
