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Attempts to obstruct women's reservation Bill for political gain condemnable: Bhoje Gowda
MLC S. L. Bhoje Gowda criticized Opposition parties for attempting to stall the women's reservation Bill in Parliament, calling such obstruction for political gain condemnable. He spoke at a meeting organized by the Dakshina Kannada District unit of JD(S) in protest against the move. He framed the issue as a fight for the rights of half of the country's population.
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The women's reservation bill is a major reform for gender representation in politics, and the statement signals political tensions surrounding its progress.
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Gowda condemns Opposition for stalling women's reservation Bill at JD(S) protest meeting in Dakshina Kannada
April 30, 2026
Member of Legislative Council S. L. Bhoje Gowda criticised Opposition parties for attempting to stall the women's reservation Bill in Parliament and said that such attempts to obstruct the Bill for political gain were condemnable. He spoke at a meeting organized by the Dakshina Kannada District unit of Janata Dal (Secular) in protest against the Opposition’s move to stall the Bill, calling the issue a fight for the rights of half of the country’s population.