Opposition never wanted women in Parliament, assemblies: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Women's Reservation Bill

Rekha Gupta accused the opposition of blocking womens entry into legislatures after the womens reservation bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, and said women would continue to fight for representation. The bill, linked to delimitation, fell short of the required two-thirds majority despite 298 votes in favour and 230 against, with Speaker Om Birla confirming its defeat.

Opposition never wanted women in Parliament, assemblies: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Women's Reservation Bill
Rekha Gupta accused the opposition of blocking womens entry into legislatures after the womens reservation bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, and said women would continue to fight for representation. The bill, linked to delimitation, fell short of the required two-thirds majority despite 298 votes in favour and 230 against, with Speaker Om Birla confirming its defeat.