Union Minister Kiren Rijiju targeted Congress again over women’s reservation. Moreover, he made a major claim about Shashi Tharoor’s statement. Additionally, he referred to a private conversation after Parliament session. Therefore, political tensions escalated sharply.
Claim About Private Conversation
Meanwhile, Rijiju spoke to ANI and shared details of that meeting. Moreover, he said he met Congress MP Shashi Tharoor inside Parliament premises. Additionally, he claimed Tharoor made a striking remark during that interaction. Consequently, the claim triggered fresh debate.
What Rijiju Quoted
Accordingly, Rijiju stated that Tharoor admitted a key point indirectly. Moreover, he quoted Tharoor saying Congress might appear anti-women. However, he added that no woman would call Tharoor anti-women personally. Therefore, Rijiju interpreted this as acknowledgment.
Rijiju’s Interpretation Explained
Furthermore, Rijiju explained his understanding of that statement clearly. Moreover, he said the remark indicated acceptance of Congress’ anti-women stance. Additionally, he clarified that Tharoor personally may not be anti-women. However, he insisted the party position reflected differently.
Earlier BJP Attack On Congress
Meanwhile, BJP earlier criticized Congress over voting against women reservation changes. Moreover, Rijiju accused Congress of denying women their rights. Additionally, he said Congress celebrated blocking the bill in Lok Sabha. Consequently, he warned of public backlash from women voters.
Why Bill Failed In Parliament
Furthermore, the proposed constitutional amendment aimed to expand Lok Sabha seats significantly. Moreover, it planned to increase seats from 543 to 816. Additionally, it proposed 33 percent reservation for women in assemblies. However, opposition voting stopped the bill from passing.
Opposition Arguments Against Proposal
Meanwhile, opposition parties opposed the proposal with specific concerns. Moreover, they demanded implementation without increasing seat numbers. Additionally, they argued delimitation could benefit BJP politically. Furthermore, they warned about possible bias against southern states.
Political Debate Intensifies
Finally, this controversy deepened the ongoing political confrontation. Moreover, statements from both sides fueled fresh arguments. Additionally, the issue of women’s reservation remains unresolved. Therefore, this debate will likely continue in coming sessions.
