“Setback to dreams of countless women who seek their rightful place in decision-making”

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif"><b>GANGTOK, : </b>Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay has expressed deep disappointment over the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam failing to secure passage in the Lok Sabha on Friday.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">I am deeply disheartened that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam could not be passed in the Lok Sabha despite the hopes and aspirations of millions of women across our country, said the Chief Minister on social media.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">Sikkim had registered a strong support for the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam with a massive rally in Gangtok on Friday morning.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">“Today morning, across Sikkim, our mothers, sisters, and daughters came together in large numbers, raising their voices in support of this historic reform. Their unity reflected a powerful belief in equality, dignity, and representation,” said the Chief Minister.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">The Lok Sabha on Friday witnessed a dramatic defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which had sought to expand the number of seats in the house and implement one-third reservation for women in legislatures beginning in 2029. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">After two days of heated debate, the Bill secured 298 votes in favour and 230 against, but still failed to cross the two-thirds majority threshold required for constitutional amendments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">In his social media post, the Chief Minister slammed the Opposition, accusing it of engaging in “ruthless politics” and deliberately obstructing the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">“The Opposition is indulging in ruthless politics. They are obstructing women’s reservation because they know who will get the credit for bringing in the Women’s Reservation Bill. They will face the wrath of the women of this country for their actions,” said the Chief Minister.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">“It is unfortunate that such a transformative opportunity has been stalled due to political considerations. This is not just a missed opportunity, it is a setback to the dreams of countless women who seek their rightful place in decision-making.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">Despite this, we remain committed. The voice of women cannot be suppressed, and their aspirations will continue to guide us towards a more just and empowered India,” said the Chief Minister.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>

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