BJP Leaders Detained During Protest March Against Women's Quota Bill
Bansuri Swaraj Among BJP MPs Detained During Protest March Towards Rahul Gandhi's House
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Top BJP leaders, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Bansuri Swaraj, were detained during a protest march towards Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's residence in New Delhi. The demonstration followed the failure of the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, aimed at increasing women's representation in Parliament, to pass in the Lok Sabha.
- 01BJP leaders protested against the failure of the women's quota bill in the Lok Sabha.
- 02Delhi Police used water cannons to disperse the protest, detaining several leaders.
- 03The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill sought to increase Lok Sabha seats to a maximum of 850.
- 04BJP accused Congress of having an anti-woman stance during the protest.
- 05Protesters emphasized their commitment to advocating for women's rights despite police action.
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In New Delhi, several prominent leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Bansuri Swaraj, led a protest march towards Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's residence. This demonstration was in response to the failure of the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, which aimed to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to a maximum of 850 to enhance women's representation. The protest turned confrontational as Delhi Police deployed water cannons to disperse the crowd, resulting in the detention of several leaders, including Union Minister of State Raksha Khadse and BJP MP Kamaljeet Sejrawat. Despite the police action, Swaraj stated that no water cannon could deter their commitment to advocating for women's rights. The BJP accused the Congress party of being anti-women, highlighting their opposition to the bill and other related legislation.
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The failed women's quota bill and subsequent protests highlight ongoing challenges in women's political representation in India, affecting public discourse and future legislative efforts.
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