The euphoria over women’s reservation bill may be shortlived with sharp divisions emerging in BJP over the legislation. The resentment building in BJP’s Lok Sabha group is certain to embolden vocal critics on the ‘social justice’ side and silent opponents in other parties to place more roadblocks.
That there are several hurdles to be cleared for the passage of the bill in the Lok Sabha was evident when a section of BJP MPs on Wednesday attacked the legislation and threatened to go to the extent of defying the whip in the House. These MPs are also of the view that the party walked into the Congress trap as one of the drivers for presenting the bill now was to divide the Opposition ranks. “We should also not have supported the bundling out of MPs by marshals in the Rajya Sabha,” a senior party leader said.
Although MPs belonging to parties supporting the Bill have been feigning their backing, there is unease over the legislation as it would deny 181 MPs the chance to get re-elected next time. Besides, at least 10% MPs are in any case denied tickets by their respective parties.
Source : http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/BJP-men-revolt-over-womens-bill/articleshow/5670122.cms
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