Former President Pratibha Patil, Meira Kumar, Mayawati back Bill

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Former President Pratibha Patil, ex-Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, and BSP chief Mayawati backed the Centre's women's reservation Bill for Parliament and state assemblies. Patil called it a stride toward equity. Kumar noted the 30-year struggle since 1996. Mayawati welcomed the move despite delay, suggesting OBC women deserve separate reservations.

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