Shimla, April 18 -- Jenab Chandel, Chief of the Himachal Pradesh Mahila Congress, on Saturday, asserted that the Congress party has consistently supported women's reservation, while accusing the BJP of misleading the public and shifting blame on the opposition.

Speaking to ANI, Chandel said, "The BJP has always had a questionable intent and policy. They conveniently shift the blame onto the opposition. Congress has never opposed the Women's Reservation Bill. In 2023, we supported it unanimously."

She highlighted that the Congress has historically worked towards women's empowerment, citing the introduction of 33 per cent reservation in Panchayati Raj institutions, which was later increased to 50 per cent after extensive consultations. "T...