Former Union law minister Kapil Sibal criticized the Modi government, alleging that the recently passed Women's Reservation Bill is an electoral ploy with an eye on the upcoming state and Lok Sabha elections. In a conversation as part of his 'Dil Se' initiative, Sibal stated that the earliest the bill can come into effect is during the 2034 Lok Sabha elections, highlighting the complex process involved in its implementation, stated a report in PTI.

Sibal also addressed the recent controversy surrounding BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri's derogatory remarks against BSP MP Danish Ali, calling for Bidhuri's expulsion from Parliament. He expressed his shock at the incident and criticized the presiding officer's response to the use of foul language in the Lok Sabha.