BJP Women Protest Near Rahul Gandhi's Residence After Women's Reservation Bill Defeat
BJP women workers march to Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi after Constitution Amendment Bill defeat
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On April 18, 2026, BJP women leaders and supporters protested outside Rahul Gandhi's residence in New Delhi after the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which sought to enhance women's reservation in politics. They criticized the Opposition for undermining women's rights.
- 01BJP women leaders protested against the defeat of the women's reservation bill.
- 02The protest occurred outside Rahul Gandhi's residence in New Delhi.
- 03Key BJP figures included Hema Malini and Bansuri Swaraj.
- 04Protesters accused the Opposition of humiliating women.
- 05The bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha on April 17, 2026.
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On April 18, 2026, BJP women leaders, including prominent MPs such as Hema Malini and Bansuri Swaraj, organized a protest near the residence of Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, in Sunehri Bagh, New Delhi. This demonstration followed the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill aimed at increasing women's reservation in political positions, which was voted down in the Lok Sabha on April 17, 2026. The protesters expressed their discontent towards the Opposition parties, accusing them of humiliating women and undermining their representation in governance. The BJP leaders emphasized the importance of the bill for women's empowerment and criticized the Opposition for their role in its failure.
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The defeat of the women's reservation bill may hinder progress towards gender equality in political representation in India.
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