Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while campaigning in West Bengal, criticized opposition parties for obstructing the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill in Parliament. He labeled it as an affront to half of the country’s population. Adityanath emphasized that women nationwide would not stand for this disrespect.
Addressing rallies in Mathabhanga and Dhupguri, Adityanath blamed supporters of Bangladeshi infiltrators for preventing the bill, which proposes 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies, from passing. He also targeted the ruling Trinamool Congress, alleging a decline in law and order in West Bengal and promising a safer environment under a BJP-led government.
The Chief Minister accused various parties, including Congress and Trinamool Congress, of opposing the women’s reservation Bill and focusing on appeasement politics over women’s rights. He criticized the inclusion of “infiltrators” in Bengal’s voter lists, claiming it deprived the underprivileged of their entitlements.
Adityanath highlighted failures of the state government in areas like employment, agriculture, and industry. He pointed out the closure of over 7,000 factories during the Trinamool regime and raised concerns about farmers’ income and youth unemployment. Drawing parallels with Uttar Pradesh, he underscored improvements in law and order and actions against organized crime.
