Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today said that the Opposition obstructed the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament, thereby hindering women’s rights. He alleged that the Congress has only shown pretence on women’s reservation without taking concrete steps.
Addressing a press conference in Rohtak, the Chief Minister said that the Opposition parties opposed the Bill in Parliament, thereby undermining women’s rights. He said the incident was not only undemocratic but also a setback for half the country’s population and reflected the true attitude of parties such as Congress, Samajwadi Party, TMC and DMK.
Mr Saini further alleged that these parties have displayed an anti-women mindset and political opportunism on the issue of women’s rights. He said it was a historic opportunity to ensure constitutional guarantees for women, which, according to him, was sacrificed for narrow political gains.
The Chief Minister also questioned the Opposition’s stand, saying they fear women’s empowerment as it could challenge dynastic politics. He added that misinformation was spread in the name of delimitation, claiming that some states would be adversely affected.
