Odisha Assembly: BJP, BJD and Congress resort to political one-upmanship over women’s reservation
During a special session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on April 30, 2026, the BJP, BJD, and Congress engaged in political rivalry while discussing women's participation in democracy following the failure of the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill in Parliament. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the significant role of women in grassroots governance, citing around 14.5 lakh women serving in Panchayati Raj institutions. The debate underscored partisan differences over women's reservation despite shared recognition of women's growing political involvement.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party, Biju Janata Dal and Congress resorted to political one-upmanship as a special session of Odisha Legislative Assembly on Thursday (April 30, 2026) discussed the participation of women in Indian democracy in the wake of the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill failing to pass in Parliament.Speaking at the Assembly, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said, “Today, women in Indian democracy are not just voters but active participants. At the grassroots level, around 14.5 lakh women are serving as elected representatives in Panchayati Raj institutions, proving their capabilities.”
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