Bengaluru, April 14 (NationPress) Former Chief Minister and Member of Parliament, Basavaraj Bommai, has called upon all political factions to put aside their differences and rally behind the Women’s Reservation Bill, which he described as a common aspiration. He also noted an increasing frustration among minority communities directed at the Congress party.

In a media briefing held in Bengaluru, Bommai urged all political entities to unite for the democratic future of India — socially, economically, and educationally — and lend their support to the Women’s Reservation Bill.

He mentioned that a special session of the Lok Sabha is on the horizon and expressed enthusiasm about Parliament engaging in what he termed a historic and revolutionary discussion regarding women’s reservation and delimitation.

Recalling the contributions of B.R. Ambedkar, Bommai stated that Ambedkar had initiated provisions for women via the Hindu Code Bill. He indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a similar vision, noting that even former Congress president Sonia Gandhi had endorsed such initiatives.

Notably, the Congress-led UPA government had introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill (108th Amendment Bill) in 2008, which was subsequently passed by the Rajya Sabha in 2010.

Bommai highlighted that providing reservation for women is a unified aspiration and urged Opposition parties to support the Bill, labeling it a historic opportunity.

When asked about the legal actions taken against students protesting for government jobs, Bommai noted that such protests have persisted for over a year and are escalating. He accused the Karnataka government of failing the youth, asserting that previous commitments from the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to issue notifications within a month have not been honored.

He charged that the government is obstructing peaceful protests, labeling such actions as “anti-Constitutional.”

Additionally, he accused the administration of violating constitutional values and public interest, warning that while the government may currently suppress protests using police force, it will face serious repercussions in the future.

Regarding internal strife within the state Congress involving minority leaders, Bommai remarked that the discord extends beyond leadership issues, reflecting widespread discontent within minority communities. He asserted that communities historically regarded as Congress's vote banks are becoming increasingly disillusioned.

He also noted that Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are losing trust and may strongly oppose Congress in future elections.

Commenting on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Bommai stated that despite governing under the AHINDA banner, many communities now feel overlooked.

In response to reports of Congress legislators congregating in Delhi, Bommai suggested that this indicates the Chief Minister has lost grip over his ministers and MLAs. He observed that even as a seasoned leader, Siddaramaiah is facing dissent within his ranks, with legislators acting autonomously.

He also hinted that there is speculation suggesting that the Chief Minister himself might be behind some of these events.