The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said that the Women's Reservation Bill is a small token of tribute to the brave daughters of the country who fought for the country's freedom.<br/><br/>Participating in the debate on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, Dr. Manmohan Singh said that this bill is not anti-minorities or anti-scheduled castes and scheduled tribes but it is a milestone in the women's emancipation.<br/><br/>He expressed profound apology to Rajya Sabha Chairman Mohammad Hamid Ansari for disrespect shown to the Chair by members in the House over the past two days.
News On AIR | March 10, 2010 12:51 PM
Women's Reservation Bill not anti minority or anti SC, ST: PM