Women said on the failure of the Women's Reservation Bill to pass - Justice was not done to half the population
Santhal Express Hindi newspaper
The anger of half the population is simmering due to the Women's Reservation Bill not being passed in the Lok Sabha. Women are holding politicians responsible for this. They stated that when it comes to their own interests, both the ruling party and the opposition unite and become of one mind. Today, when the talk of women's rights and entitlements arose, the Women's Reservation Bill could not be passed. Half the country's population is witnessing the double standard of these politicians and will give a fitting reply when the time comes.
Following are the reactions of women on the failure of the Women's Reservation Bill to pass:
1. Failure to Pass Women's Reservation Bill is Sad for Women
Sarita, Sahibganj
The Women's Reservation Bill could not be passed in the Lok Sabha. This is saddening for us women. The Bharatiya Janata Party had taken the initiative to bring a bill in the Lok Sabha for the empowered participation of women in politics to bring about a powerful change in the country. But it is a matter of misfortune that the bill could not be passed on the basis of numerical strength. However, the intention of the opposition parties regarding the Women's Reservation Bill is not right. Half the population of the country is watching this.
— Sarita Tiwari, Secretary, Manoranjan Bhojpuri Sahitya Parishad
2. The Bill Does Not Give Special Rights, but Secures Their Rightful Place
Muskan, Sahibganj
If the Women's Reservation Bill had passed, it would not have been just a law, but a major step toward equality in society. As a woman, I believe this would have given women a proper opportunity for participation in politics. With 33% reservation in Parliament and Assemblies, the voice of women would have directly reached the decision-making level. The biggest benefit of this would be that issues related to women, such as safety, education, and health, would be raised with greater seriousness. Moreover, it would have served as inspiration for other women and girls that they too can play leadership roles. This bill strengthens gender equality in society and makes democracy more representative. To me, this is not about giving special rights to women, but about giving them their rightful place.
— Muskan Kanodia
3. History Will Never Forgive
Shivyanshi Singh, Sahibganj
The failure to pass the Women's Reservation Bill demonstrates that even today, there is no respect for women in this country. History will never forgive the parties that opposed this bill, and the coming times will be very bad for them. The women of the country will give a "stone for a brick" (tit-for-tat) reply to such politicians and political parties when the time comes.
— Shivyanshi Singh
4. This Day Will Be Written in Black Letters in History
Reema Kumari, Sahibganj
It is very sad that the Women's Reservation Bill brought by the Government of India in the Lok Sabha was not passed. This will be written in black letters in history. It is said that where women are worshipped, God resides. But here, the "Ganges is flowing in reverse" (things are happening contrary to how they should). During elections, every politician and political party talks about giving reservation to women, making them self-reliant, and providing every type of facility. But today, when the matter of the Women's Reservation Bill came up, the politicians were silenced. The public will give a reply.
— Reema Kumari
5. How Will India Become a World Leader?
Premlata Tudu, Sahibganj
It is very unfortunate that the Women's Reservation Bill did not pass in the Lok Sabha. We imagine becoming a "Vishwa Guru" (World Leader), but when it comes to giving respect to women, we step back. Such double standards will not work. Today, women are walking shoulder to shoulder with men. As for reservation, it is the right and entitlement of women, which women will take at any cost.
— Premlata Tudu
6. Why Discrimination Against Us Women?
Sunidhi, Sahibganj
It is extremely sad that the Women's Reservation Bill brought by the Central Government in the Lok Sabha did not pass. Politicians are directly responsible for this. Today, women are second to none; we are moving on equal footing in every field. Even so, why is there discrimination against women? Politicians talk big, but when it comes to our rights, everyone works together to push us back. We women are still very far behind. I believe all politicians should unite to pass the Women's Reservation Bill so that we women can get the benefit of reservation.
— Sunidhi