Shimla, April 24 -- Himachal Pradesh Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan on Friday accused BJP of 'staging drama' over the issue of women's reservation, alleging that the party was attempting to mislead the public for political gains.

Speaking to the media in Shimla, Chauhan stated, "The BJP is indulging in theatrics in the name of women's reservation. It is trying to project itself as a well-wisher of women, but its intentions are not clear."

He noted that the Women's Reservation Bill, passed in 2023, had received support from all political parties, including the Congress. "From the beginning, the BJP's approach has been political. They are raising this issue to gain mileage in elections," he said, adding that symbolic gestures wo...