A sharp political exchange unfolded in Karnataka on Saturday over the Women’s Reservation Bill, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accusing the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of staging a “deceptive political drama”, calling it an “insult and betrayal” to women nationwide. Published – April 18, 2026 08:00 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Congress exposed ‘ulterior motive’ behind women’s reservation Bill, says CWC leader Gidugu Rudra Raju Parade Ground’s historic legacy eclipsed by years of neglect