The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly is set to hold a special session in Dehradun to address the Women’s Reservation (Amendment) Bill issue. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition Congress are gearing up for intense debates during the session. Both parties have engaged in protests and accusations regarding the handling of the Bill, with the BJP calling Congress “anti-women” and the Opposition accusing the government of politicizing the issue for electoral gains.
The Congress plans to gherao the Assembly, criticizing the state government for using the session for political purposes rather than constructive discussions. Amid escalating tensions, the BJP Mahila Morcha will stage a protest against the Opposition’s stance on the legislation. The failed passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha has sparked strong reactions, with the BJP intensifying its criticism of the Congress and allies for obstructing women’s empowerment measures.
The proposed Bill aimed to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament and increase the House’s strength but fell short of the required two-thirds majority. The special Assembly session is expected to facilitate discussions on the implications of the Bill’s defeat and reaffirm the state government’s commitment to women’s empowerment.
