No consensus on women's bill, discussions to continue
New Delhi: The central government on Monday said it would continue discussions on the women's reservation bill, after its meeting with leaders of parties in the Lok Sabha failed to reach a consensus as most opponents stuck to their stated positions.
``Further discussion will continue,`` the government said in a statement after the nearly two-and-half hour meeting on the contentious bill that provides for 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
Image: Union Railway Minister Mamata Bernarjee interacts with RJD Chief leader Lalu Prasad Yadav after attending an all-party meeting in the Parliament to discuss the Women's Reservation Bill, in New Delhi.
Text: IANS
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