Pushkar Dhami Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday launched a sharp attack on opposition parties, accusing them of being “anti-women” and intentionally stopping the progress of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.Asserting that those who ruled for 60 years failed to secure women’s rights, Dhami credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the passage of the 33% reservation bill while claiming the opposition is now creating hurdles to block its 2029 implementation.Speaking to reporters, Dhami said, “Those who ruled the country for six decades after independence never did anything for the rights of women. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which provides for 33% reservation for women, was passed by the Parliament. When it was about to be implemented from 2029 with an amendment, they created hurdles and stalled women’s rights and representation. They are anti-women and they stand exposed before the country.”The remarks come in the backdrop of the Constitution Amendment Bill failing to pass in the Lok Sabha, triggering sharp reactions from leaders across the political spectrum.The Lok Sabha took up the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-first Amendment) Bill, the Delimitation Bill, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill together for passing.In the division that took place on the Constitution Amendment Bill following the debate on the three bills, 298 members voted in favour and 230 against it.With the Constitution Amendment Bill defeated, the government later said it did not want to pursue the two other linked bills. The bills aimed to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from 543 to 816, with 33% reservation for women. The delimitation was to be carried out based on the 2011 census.The government said there will be a proportionate increase in seats for all states.Opposition parties said that they are strongly in favour of women’s reservation but were against the Delimitation Bill. They called upon the government to implement the women’s reservation in the existing strength of the Lok Sabha.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Expands Export Relief After Hormuz Tensions Adds Egypt & Jordan To Shield Trade RoutesCongress Holds Protest After PM Modi’s Address To The Nation On Women’s Reservation Bill SetbackIndia’s Naval Push In Indo-Pacific: IOS Sagar Departs Phuket After Successful Thailand Port CallManipur Streets Erupt As Security Forces Fire Tear Gas On Protesters | WatchManipur Horror: Retired Soldier Among Two Shot Dead In Ukhrul Highway AttackWhat We Know About Indian Ships Hit In Hormuz Strait By Iran Gunboats And Unknown ProjectilePakistan Clears $2Bn UAE Debt As Saudi Extends $3Bn Deposit TermPakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Under US Scanner, Flagged As Risk For Trump Team’Our Relationship Very Strong’: Iran’s Abdul Majid On Hormuz Firing Incident On Indian VesselsCong, TMC, DMK Guilty’, PM Modi Blasts Oppn For Blocking Women Reservation Bill123PhotostoriesTop 5 sneaker releases of 2026 you shouldn’t missWhy it’s so hard to end long-term relationships as per science, therapist revealsBeautiful Indo-Arabic and Persian baby names quietly used in Indian familiesHe never drank alcohol, yet was diagnosed with severe fatty liver: What this says about modern diets and silent lifestyle risksHow to stop rice flour roti from cracking: 5 proven home tips to make soft and puffed rotiAs Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announce second pregnancy, a look at Bollywood’s cutest pregnancy announcementsInside Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s parenting style: How they’re raising grounded, disciplined teen sons7 factors driving property price growth in Indian metro citiesFrom lotus feet darshan to reopening of Gangotri Temple: 5 rare spiritual journeys to experience this Akshaya TritiyaSamay Raina reveals financial struggles after India’s Got Latent controversy; says, ‘I lost everything, I feared going broke and in debt’123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingIPL Orange Cap 2026VijayPM Modi LiveWorld Largest EconomySue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday launched a sharp attack on opposition parties, accusing them of being “anti-women” and intentionally stopping the progress of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.Asserting that those who ruled for 60 years failed to secure women’s rights, Dhami credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the passage of the 33% reservation bill while claiming the opposition is now creating hurdles to block its 2029 implementation.Speaking to reporters, Dhami said, “Those who ruled the country for six decades after independence never did anything for the rights of women. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which provides for 33% reservation for women, was passed by the Parliament. When it was about to be implemented from 2029 with an amendment, they created hurdles and stalled women’s rights and representation. They are anti-women and they stand exposed before the country.”The remarks come in the backdrop of the Constitution Amendment Bill failing to pass in the Lok Sabha, triggering sharp reactions from leaders across the political spectrum.The Lok Sabha took up the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-first Amendment) Bill, the Delimitation Bill, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill together for passing.In the division that took place on the Constitution Amendment Bill following the debate on the three bills, 298 members voted in favour and 230 against it.With the Constitution Amendment Bill defeated, the government later said it did not want to pursue the two other linked bills. The bills aimed to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from 543 to 816, with 33% reservation for women. The delimitation was to be carried out based on the 2011 census.The government said there will be a proportionate increase in seats for all states.Opposition parties said that they are strongly in favour of women’s reservation but were against the Delimitation Bill. They called upon the government to implement the women’s reservation in the existing strength of the Lok Sabha.
