Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday criticized opposition parties for opposing the Women’s Reservation Bill, stating that their stance reflects injustice toward women and is unacceptable. He asserted that women across the country will respond appropriately in the future.

Dr. Saha made these remarks while participating in the Janakrosh Mahila Padyatra organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Agartala, held in protest against the delay in implementing the Women’s Reservation Bill.

Addressing the media, the Chief Minister said the government strongly condemns the opposition’s position and emphasized that everyone should support the proposal being introduced in the Assembly. He noted that the bill, formally known as the Nari Shakti Bandhan Adhiniyam, 2023, has already been enacted into law. However, like many laws, certain amendments are necessary over time to address practical challenges and improve implementation.

He further explained that the bill was reintroduced in Parliament in April 2026 to incorporate required amendments, particularly to ensure effective execution. A key concern, he said, is that implementation could be significantly delayed because it is linked to the completion of the ongoing census process.

Dr. Saha added that the central government aims to expedite the process. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed moving forward using data from the 2011 Census to avoid further delays. However, opposition parties, including Congress, Trinamool Congress, CPI(M), and several regional groups, have resisted this proposal.

Highlighting public sentiment, Dr. Saha said that women have taken to the streets in protest and will continue to express their views strongly in the coming days.

The padyatra was attended by BJP state president and MP Rajib Bhattacharya, Mahila Morcha President Mimi Majumdar, Chief Whip Kalyani Saha Roy, MLA Antara Deb Sarkar, along with other senior party leaders.