‘Not A Failure Of The Government’: Why Rijiju Is Blaming The Opposition For Women’s Bill Defeat
After the Women’s Reservation Bill failed to clear the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said the outcome “should not be considered a failure of the government,” instead blaming the opposition for blocking the legislation.The bill, which sought to fast-track 33% reservation for women, secured more votes in favour than against but fell short of the two-thirds majority required for a constitutional amendment.While the government calls it a missed opportunity caused by political obstruction, opposition parties argue that the bill’s linkage with delimitation made consensus impossible.