Attempts to obstruct women’s reservation Bill for political gain condemnable: Bhoje Gowda
S.L. Bhoje Gowda criticized opposition parties for attempting to stall the women's reservation Bill in Parliament, calling such actions for political gain unacceptable. He emphasized that the Bill is not just a political matter but a fundamental rights issue for half the population. His remarks were made during a protest meeting organized by the Dakshina Kannada District unit of Janata Dal (Secular).
- ▪S.L. Bhoje Gowda is a member of the Legislative Council.
- ▪He condemned opposition parties for obstructing the women's reservation Bill for political advantage.
- ▪The women's reservation Bill aims to reserve seats for women in Parliament.
- ▪Gowda stated the Bill is a fight for the rights of half the country's population.
- ▪The comments were made at a JD(S) district-level protest meeting in Dakshina Kannada.
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Member of Legislative Council S.L. Bhoje Gowda on Thursday criticised the Opposition parties for attempting to stall the women’s reservation Bill in Parliament and said that such attempts to obstruct the Bill for political gain were condemnable.Speaking at a meeting organised by the Dakshina Kannada District unit of Janata Dal (Secular) in protest against the Opposition’s move to stall the Bill, Mr. Gowda said, “This is not an ordinary political issue, it is a fight for the rights of half of the country’s population.“
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