In the special session of the UP Assembly, a censure motion was passed against the parties opposing the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill. CM Yogi Adityanath accused the opposition, especially SP, of obstructing women’s rights and raising the issue of religious reservation.
Lucknow. A major decision was taken after a long discussion on women empowerment in the one-day special session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. The censure motion against the parties opposing the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill was passed by voice vote. After this, the proceedings of the House were adjourned indefinitely with the national anthem.
CM Yogi’s sharp attack on opposition, targets SP
On this occasion, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a strong attack on the opposition, especially the Samajwadi Party. He said that Bharatiya Janata Party has always been in support of reservation for Scheduled Castes, Tribes and Backward Classes. But the party has been continuously opposing reservation on religious grounds and will continue to do so in future also. He also said that the country has suffered the pain of the partition of 1947 and it is the responsibility of all responsible political parties to ensure that such a situation does not happen again. BJP will continue to perform its national duties.
Allegation of distraction on the issue of religious reservation
Chief Minister Yogi accused the opposition of trying to weaken women’s rights by opposing the Nari Shakti Vandan Act. He said that the opposition diverted attention from the real objective by raising the issue of religious reservation. Describing it as a serious wrong step towards the country, he said that it cannot be condemned enough. He clarified that Scheduled Castes, Tribes and Backward Classes should get their rights, but it is wrong to restrict women’s rights on religious grounds.
Questions raised regarding women’s political rights
CM Yogi said that the opposition tried to deprive women of their rights in policy-making by opposing this bill. He said that demanding reservation on the basis of Muslim population is not in the national interest and is a step in the wrong direction.
What did Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath say while placing the proposal in the House?
Earlier, while proposing a motion in the House, the Chief Minister said that there is a clear provision for gender equality in the Indian Constitution. He said that during the tenure of the NDA government, women have been given many opportunities in political, social, economic, educational and health fields. Despite this, women have not been able to get representation as per their population. Therefore, it is important that they get effective participation in the policy-making and decision-making process.
Nari Shakti Vandan Act 2023 and its challenges
The Chief Minister said that for this purpose the Nari Shakti Vandan Act was passed in 2023. However, some obstacles are emerging in its implementation, which need to be identified and removed.
Issues of women’s safety and participation were raised in the day long discussion.
During the whole day long discussion in the House, many members expressed their views on issues related to women empowerment, security and political participation. Everyone stressed the need to increase women’s participation.