Live Updates: BJP, Opposition Face Off Over Women’s Quota Bill In Lok Sabha

New Delhi:

BJP and Opposition leaders are going through of towards one another after Congress chief Sonia Gandhi demanded OBC and SC quota beneath the Women’s Reservation Bill whereas talking through the Lok Sabha debate on the Bill. Highlighting the sacrifices and accomplishments of Indian girls, Mrs Gandhi credited former PM Rajiv Gandhi for introducing reservations in native our bodies. 

“The Congress demands that the Bill be implemented as soon as possible. We also demand an immediate caste census and quota for Scheduled Caste, OBC in the women’s reservation bill,” she mentioned. BJP’s Nishikant Dubey dubbed the demand an try to divert from the Bill and search credit score for the Women’s Bill. “The Congress has never spoken about OBC reservation before. These new things are being brought up now to seek political angles,” he mentioned.    

The Bill proposes to order 33% of seats within the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for girls. It was launched within the Lok Sabha yesterday through the ongoing particular session of Parliament. It will probably be taken up for dialogue in the present day at 11:00 am.
 

Here are the LIVE updates on Women’s Reservation Bill debate:

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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on the Women’s Reservation Bill

The final 9 years have seen great enchancment within the situation of girls particularly socially and economically due to the necessary interventions of the PM Modi Government. Starting from Jan Dhan accounts to Poshan Abhiyan to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, homes being given within the identify of the ladies of the family to growing allocation of budgets for scholarships for girls and kids…All of them have been executed with the intention of uplifting and empowering the ladies of the nation…The Government has given a historic 33% reservation in all elected our bodies on the degree of Parliament and Assemblies.

Sonia Gandhi’s Top Quotes On Women’s Reservation Bill
Opening the talk on the Women’s Reservation Bill for the opposition in Lok Sabha in the present day, Congress’ Sonia Gandhi demanded its instant implementation together with the availability for the illustration of SCs, STs and OBCs.

“My Heart Sank When…”: DMK Leader Kanimozhi On Women’s Reservation Bill
“My heart sank afer knowing that the Bill will be implemented only after delimitation. Why should the delimitation be attached to the implementation of the Bill?,” the DMK chief mentioned.

“This Bill Is Of BJP, PM Modi”: Nishikant Dubey Attacks Congress
“Congress is seeking to spoil the atmosphere of the country. I had hoped Soniaji would rise above politics. The Congress is looking to get credit for the bill. This Bill is of the BJP and PM Modi. RJD and Samajwadi Party do not want this Bill to pass so they speak of OBC reservation to divert from the topic,” BJP’s Nishikant Dubey mentioned.

“Didn’t Speak About OBC Reservation Before”: BJP’s Attack On Sonia Gandhi’s Quote Demand
BJP’s Nishikant Dubey hits out at Sonia Gandhi for looking for OBC, SC quota beneath the Women’s Reservation Bill. “The Congress has never spoken about OBC reservation before. These new things are being brought up now to seek political angles,” he alleged.

“We Demand Immediate Caste Census”: Sonia Gandhi
“The Congress demands that the Bill be implemented as soon as possible. We also demand an immediate caste census and quota for Scheduled Caste, OBC in the women’s reservation bill,” she mentioned.

“First Introduced By Rajiv Gandhi”: Sonia Gandhi On Reservation In Local Bodies

“Reservation in local bodies was first introduced by my life partner Rajiv Gandhi. Rajiv Gandhi’s dream still remains half-fulfilled. This passage of this bill will complete it,” she mentioned.

BREAKING: “I Stand To Support The Bill”: Sonia Gandhi On Women’s Quota
 

Congress Leader Sonia Gandhi Speaks In Lok Sabha On Women’s Reservation Bill
 

“Will Fully Cooperate”: M Kharge Asks To Rectify Loopholes In Women’s Quota Bill

Congress president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday mentioned that the Opposition will absolutely cooperate with the talk on the Women’s Reservation Bill whereas questioning the “intentions” of Centre in bringing the identical. 

He additionally alleged that the Central authorities is publicizing the Bill in view of elections. He additional insisted on bringing the Bill to implementation and added that the loopholes and downsides needs to be rectified. 

“In 2010, we had passed the Bill in Rajya Sabha. But it failed to be passed by the Lok Sabha. That is why, this is not a new Bill. Had they taken that Bill forward, it would have been done quickly by this day. I feel that they are publicising this in view of elections but actually unless the delimitation or census takes place. You can feel how long it is going to take,” Mr Kharge mentioned.