The Maharashtra Congress, led by its chief Nana Patole, has criticized the recent approval of the "Women's Reservation Bill" by the BJP-led Central government, labeling it as yet another "election jumla" and a "betrayal of women's hopes." 

In a strongly worded statement, Patole expressed his skepticism about the government's intentions, stating, "The Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) Central government has approved the Women's Reservation Bill in the Cabinet meeting. This bill will now be presented in the Lok Sabha. However, considering the BJP's history, it looks like the Women's Reservation Bill will turn out to be yet another election 'jumla'. Looking at the bill's content, it appears to be nothing more than an event management, with no substantial provisions in it. Even if the Women's Reservation Bill becomes law, its implementation for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections seems unlikely. The Modi government has misled millions of women in the country."