Hyderabad: Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Saturday accused opposition parties of blocking key reforms, alleging they stalled the Women’s Reservation and delimitation bills in Parliament.
Speaking in New Delhi, he said the move amounted to a “historic blunder” that denied greater representation to women and marginalised groups.
Opposition blocked reform, says Kishan Reddy
Kishan Reddy said the Centre had clarified that the proposal aimed to expand legislative representation. He rejected claims that the plan would disadvantage southern states.
Kishan Reddy alleged that opposition parties failed to offer consistent reasons for opposing the bills. He also accused them of misleading the public on the issue.
“Their actions amount to a betrayal of women and democratic reform,” he said.
Opposition blocked reform affecting Telangana, says Kishan Reddy
Kishan Reddy said political hostility towards the BJP leadership led to disruptions in Parliament. He claimed this denied women and weaker sections better representation in legislatures.
He further alleged that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao also blocked potential benefits for Telangana.
He said their actions hurt women aspiring to enter politics and reduced opportunities for those seeking representation in legislative bodies.
Kishan Reddy added that the decisions disappointed people from marginalised communities, educated groups, and women who expected greater political access.