While the Congress has been trying to appropriate the move, BJP sources suggest that the rival party has 'never been serious' about the bill and only paid 'lip service'. The tussle is explained by the fact that women's share among voters over the past few years has risen to a whopping 48%
Almost every government since September 1996 has tried to push the Bill providing 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, but failed so far due to lack of political will and consensus.