Women's Reservation Bill becomes political battleground in India. Prime Minister Modi accused Trinamool Congress and Congress of blocking the amendment in Parliament, claiming it prevents women from becoming MPs and MLAs. Modi launched a scathing attack during West Bengal campaign rallies, stating opposition parties conspired against women's representation. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee countered, defending her party's record on female representation, citing 37.9% women in TMC's Lok Sabha members and 46% in Rajya Sabha nominations. Banerjee argued the real opposition stems from concerns about delimitation exercises that could alter electoral boundaries and reduce representation for non-BJP states. The dispute highlights tensions between federal governance and state autonomy ahead of West Bengal assembly elections.
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