Shimla, April 19 -- Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday accused the BJP of weakening constitutional institutions and questioned its commitment to women's reservation, asserting that the concept was originally advanced by the Congress.

Speaking on the ongoing political debate over the Women's Reservation Bill, Negi said the Congress had historically championed the cause of women's representation. He alleged that when such proposals were brought forward earlier, they were opposed by the BJP.

"The idea of women's reservation was first initiated by Congress leaders, but when it was introduced earlier, BJP leaders opposed it," he said.

Negi further accused the BJP-led governments of undermining the Constitution du...