‘Ensure Passage of Women’s Reservation Bill’: Rahul to PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi claimed the Congress had collected 3.2 million signatures in support of the bill.

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday, 16 July, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to ensure the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in the upcoming monsoon session of the Parliament.

Attaching a copy of his letter, Rahul tweeted: “Our PM says he’s a crusader for women’s empowerment? Time for him to rise above party politics, walk-his-talk & have the Women’s Reservation Bill passed by Parliament (sic)."

Our PM says he’s a crusader for women’s empowerment? Time for him to rise above party politics, walk-his-talk & have the Women’s Reservation Bill passed by Parliament. The Congress offers him its unconditional support.

Attached is my letter to the PM. #MahilaAakrosh pic.twitter.com/IretXFFvvK

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 16, 2018