Chennai, April 5 -- BJP candidate from Mylapore Assembly constituency, Tamilisai Soundararajan, on Sunday, alleged that the Congress party is opposing the Women's Reservation Bill.

Speaking to reporters, Soundararajan said that Congress is "blocking the way" and therefore stands against the Bill, adding that such opposition "cannot be excused."

She emphasised that greater participation of women in politics would empower not only women but society as a whole.

Praising the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said the country has witnessed significant progress globally under his guidance.

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