Akhilesh Yadav, the president of the Samajwadi Party, expressed strong criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government following the failure of the women’s quota-linked delimitation bill in the Lok Sabha. He characterized this setback as a 'victory for democracy,' arguing that it demonstrates the government's failure to reflect the people's will. Yadav emphasized that the opposition is more aligned with public sentiment than the ruling party. He clarified that while the Samajwadi Party supports women's reservation, it opposes the bill's hurried introduction without a comprehensive approach, such as a caste census. Yadav asserted that accurate representation in reservations is crucial and that women from backward classes and minority communities should also be included. He further accused the BJP of attempting to create divisions among communities and criticized their alleged involvement in recent fire incidents in slum areas. Yadav concluded by stating that justice would be prioritized under a Samajwadi Party government, rallying support from marginalized communities to challenge the BJP's governance.