Lucknow, April 19 -- Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP over the women's reservation legislation, alleging that the ruling party was attempting to turn "nari" into a political slogan rather than ensuring real empowerment.
Addressing the media in Lucknow, the Samajwadi Party chief said the Opposition had prevented the BJP from succeeding in its "agenda". He questioned how the government could implement reservation for women without conducting the Census. Yadav said that if the government goes ahead with a census, demands for a caste-based census would also gain momentum. He alleged that the government was reluctant to ensure equitable rights. "We want to give rights to half the population, but who will decide which half gets the benefit," he said.
The SP chief claimed that the Opposition now represents the true voice of the country. He accused the BJP of dividing society into smaller groups and then creating fear among them for political gains.
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