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.