BJP, Congress Face Off Over Women's Bill

The monsoon session of Parliament has not been prorogued yet, with the BJP and Congress at odds over the women's reservation bill. The bill, which aims to reserve 33% of seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women, has been a contentious issue between the two parties.

The BJP has been pushing for the passage of the bill, while the Congress has been demanding that the bill be sent to a select committee for further scrutiny. The Congress has also been seeking amendments to the bill, including a provision for reservation for women from marginalized communities.

The face-off between the two parties has delayed the prorogation of the monsoon session, which was scheduled to end on August 13. The session has been extended indefinitely, with the government and the opposition locked in a stalemate over the women's bill.

The women's reservation bill has been pending in Parliament for over two decades, with various governments introducing and withdrawing the bill. The current bill was introduced in 2008 and has been pending in the Rajya Sabha since then.

The BJP has been accusing the Congress of stalling the passage of the bill, while the Congress has been alleging that the BJP is trying to push the bill through without proper scrutiny. The issue has sparked a heated debate between the two parties, with each side trying to outmaneuver the other.

The monsoon session has seen several disruptions, with the opposition protesting over various issues, including the women's bill. The session has also seen the passage of several key bills, including the triple talaq bill and the RTI amendment bill.

The delay in the prorogation of the monsoon session has raised concerns about the impact on the legislative business of Parliament. The winter session is scheduled to begin in November, and the delay in the prorogation of the monsoon session could affect the passage of key bills in the upcoming session.

The women's reservation bill is a key issue for the BJP, which has been promising to pass the bill since it came to power in 2014. The party has been facing pressure from women's groups and civil society organizations to pass the bill, and the delay in the prorogation of the monsoon session has raised concerns about the party's commitment to the issue.

In conclusion, the face-off between the BJP and Congress over the women's bill has delayed the prorogation of the monsoon session, with the issue sparking a heated debate between the two parties. The delay has raised concerns about the impact on the legislative business of Parliament, and the passage of key bills in the upcoming session.