Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today admitted that sharp differences prevailed in the JD(U) over the Women's Reservation Bill, but ruled out any crisis or split facing the party. Talking to reporters in Patna, he said, Bihar is the first state which under the rule of NDA provided 50 per cent reservation to women in panchayati raj institutions and urban bodies. He said, with the experience of women running panchayati raj institutions and urban bodies effectively, he will never shy away from supporting a similar move by the Centre. Asserting that he is not averse to ensure reservation for OBCs and other weaker sections of the society in the women's reservation bill, Mr Kumar said, this issue can be handled later after the adoption of the bill in the Lok Sabha. On JD(U) national president Sharad Yadav's reservation about the bill, the Chief Minister said, he has explained his position on the issue.<br/>
News On AIR | March 10, 2010 3:49 PM
Nitish admits differences in JD (U) on Women's Reservation Bill