Rahul to meet women representatives on Jan 20

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will take part in a meeting of women's representatives from various sections to be organised by All-India Mahila Congress here on January 20 as a part of preparation of party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections.

The meeting would be held to know the expectations of women, All India Mahila Congress president Shobha Ojha told reporters today at the Madhya Pradesh party office here.

Around 250 women from various sections of the society across the country would attend the meeting where they will get a chance to interact with Rahul Gandhi, Ojha said.

Replying to a question, she said the Mahila Congress was in favour of early passage of the Bill providing 33 per cent reservation to women in Parliament and state Assemblies.

A number of prominent women and representatives of self-help groups have been invited to attend the meeting, she added.