Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KISHTWAR: The District Congress Committee (DCC) Kishtwar today organized a protest at Dak Bungalow, Kishtwar, against the Modi Government, accusing it of misleading the people of India regarding recent developments related to the Women Reservation Bill.
The protest was led by Shri Sheikh Mujeeb Ali (Former President DCC Doda), with participation from several senior Congress leaders including Firdous Ahmed Mingnoo, Shariq Ahmad Saroori, Shabir Ahmed Lone, Naveed Ashraf Kichloo, Pyare Lal Rathore, Dr. Junaid Hassan, Sheikh Zaffar, Dr. Zakir Malik, Ajaz Ahmed Ganai, Shareef Malik, Ghulam Abbas Malik, Syed Irfan, Maqbool Ahmed, Hussain Mir, Asif Ali Butt, Muzaffar Hussain, Mohd Iqbal Ganai, Jindu Ram, Noor Hussain, Nayar Ameen Butt, Bidya Lal, Nazir Ahmed Ganai, Suhail Sheikh, and others.
Addressing the gathering, Congress leaders and workers strongly condemned what they described as a deliberate attempt by the government to create confusion among the masses. They stated that the Women Reservation Bill had already been passed in 2023, and the recent proposal being projected by the government is, in fact, linked to delimitation and does not align with established norms.
The leaders further alleged that the government intends to carry out delimitation of parliamentary constituencies based on the outdated 2011 Census, claiming that such a move is driven by political interests rather than ensuring fair and equitable representation.
Reaffirming their stance, the leaders emphasized that the Indian National Congress has consistently supported women’s welfare, including reservation in legislative bodies. They pointed out that Rahul Gandhi has raised the issue in Parliament, questioning why the Women Reservation Bill passed in 2023 has not yet been implemented if the government is genuinely committed to women’s empowerment.
It was also highlighted that Rahul Gandhi has publicly stated that the Congress party is willing to support even 40 percent reservation for women, beyond the 33 percent proposed, demonstrating a stronger commitment to women’s empowerment.
Speakers at the protest further alleged that the government deliberately labeled the proposal as a “Women Reservation Bill” to mislead the public and gain political advantage. They stressed that such actions undermine democratic transparency and erode public trust. The leaders reiterated their commitment to safeguarding democratic values and urged the government to uphold transparency and integrity in legislative processes.
