Agartala, April 24 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stated that the opposition insulted women for political gain by opposing the Women's Reservation Bill, adding that the move delayed a key reform aimed at women's empowerment in India.

Addressing a press conference at the Pradesh BJP office, CM Saha said the opposition's stand reflected "self-centred politics" and accused the INDIA alliance of blocking a historic opportunity for women's representation in legislatures.

"But the Indi Alliance or the opposition has once again insulted women and deprived the entire nation because they are desperate to protect their political land. They only believe in self-centred politics," said CM Saha.

The Chief Minister said that the Nari Shakti Va...