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Haryana Assembly passes women empowerment resolution; Congress boycotts session
The Haryana Legislative Assembly passed a resolution to form a Special Committee on women empowerment on April 27, 2026, while Congress lawmakers boycotted the session. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini framed the move as advancing women's empowerment in line with the Prime Minister's vision. The Congress accused the ruling BJP of using the assembly for political propaganda.
Why It Matters
The move highlights ongoing partisan dynamics in Haryana and a formal mechanism aimed at advancing women empowerment, aligning with national rhetoric on gender issues.
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Haryana Assembly passes resolution to form Special Committee on women empowerment; Congress boycotts
April 27, 2026
In the Haryana Legislative Assembly on Monday, April 27, 2026, members passed a resolution to constitute a Special Committee on women empowerment. The Congress party boycotted the special session of the Assembly, accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of misusing the legislative platform for political propaganda. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the proposed committee would strengthen women in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and described it as a milestone in women empowerment.