Women’s Bill row: UP CM slams SP over Muslim quota demand, reminds of Shah Bano case
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Samajwadi Party Sunday for demanding separate reservation for Muslim women within the women's reservation Bill. Adityanath argued religion-based reservation was rejected during Constitution framing. He called the women's bill a progressive step ensuring greater women participation in governance without removing anyone's rights.
Key Entities
Yogi AdityanathSamajwadi PartyUttar PradeshWomen's Reservation BillB R AmbedkarConstitution