The Congress today expressed hope that ally Trinamool Congress leader and Railway Minister Ms Mamta Banerjee will reconsider her stand on the Women's Reservation Bill. <br/><br/>Briefing Media persons in New Delhi, party spokesperson Manish Tewari said that Ms Banerjee is a respected woman leader of the nation and she should see the issue from a broader perspective. <br/><br/>Mr Tewari also expressed hope for other political parties opposing the Bill will see the reason and reconsider their stand on reservation for women. Describing the bill as a fulfillment of Congress's commitment towards empowerment of women, Mr Tewari thanked all opposition parties which supported the Bill.<br/>
News On AIR | March 10, 2010 5:15 PM
Congress hopes Mamata will reconsider her stand on Women's Bill