Regional Parties Unite To Push For Women Reservation Bill In Parliament

Updated on: 17 September 2023 1:13 pm

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In a show of unity and determination, several regional parties, including the BJD and the BRS, have come together to advocate for the women reservation bill in Parliament. This pivotal development occurred as the government convened an all-party meeting on Sunday, just one day prior to the commencement of a five-day parliamentary session.

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari emphasized that his party's agenda for the all-party meeting includes addressing pressing issues such as price inflation, unemployment, social unrest, and the situation in Manipur. He made his way to the Parliament House Complex to participate in this crucial gathering, PTI reported.

Representing the government during the meeting were Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who serves as the deputy leader of the House in Lok Sabha, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, the leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi. Together, they underscored the government's commitment to engaging with these regional parties and addressing their concerns.

The BJD and BRS leaders expressed their unwavering commitment to advancing the women reservation bill, highlighting its significance for gender equality and empowerment.

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Prominent political figures, including Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, former Prime Minister and JD(S) leader H D Deve Gowda, DMK's Kanimozhi, TDP's Ram Mohan Naidu, TMC's Derek O'Brien, AAP's Sanjay Singh, BJD's Sasmit Patra, BRS' K Keshava Rao, YSR Congress Party's V Vijayasai Reddy, RJD's Manoj Jha, JD(U)'s Anil Hegde, and SP's Ram Gopal Yadav, were among the distinguished attendees at this consequential meeting.