Infuriating speech of the RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui : Women applying powder and lipstick will benefit from the Women’s Reservation Bill

BJP opposed this statement

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui

Patliputra (Bihar) – Very backward, backward and a second quota would be essential in the women’s reservation, otherwise only women who apply ‘powder’, ‘lipstick’ and ‘bob cut’ will move forward in the name of women’s reservation, stated Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui said about the Women’s Reservation Bill. BJP has criticised him for this statement. BJP MLA Janak Singh from Bihar’s Muzaffarpur said he would drag Siddiqui to Court. How do people like Siddiqui become leaders ? People with such a mentality cannot see women progressing socially/politically – low level of politics.

 Editorial perspectives

• It is no surprise that those who keep women of their religion in a burqa feel this way.

• Stringent action must be taken against Siddiqui for insulting women by questioning their capacity.