He also wonders why the Women's Reservation Bill was not taken up in the same priority. Had he implemented it, there would be no need for this Bill, Mr. Thambi Durai says. Mr. Singh replies that this is in keeping with the fundamental right to practise religion as given in the Constitution. Mr. Singh says that Christians living in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh will also be granted citizenship. Premachandran of RSP opposes the Bill, asks the government how can the trade union be recognised.

Source: The Hindu January 08, 2019 05:50 UTC