‘Cong failed to give justice to women’
Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Apr 27: Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress and the INDI Alliance during a massive “Nari Shakti Akrosh Rally” held here, today, where thousands of women gathered to voice concern over women’s rights and political representation.
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The rally was led by former Minister and BJP J&K UT vice president, Priya Sethi, who addressed the gathering and accused Congress of consistently neglecting women’s empowerment.
Hitting out strongly at Rahul Gandhi over his party’s stance on the Women’s Reservation Bill, Priya Sethi accusing the Congress leadership of attempting to delay and dilute a historic reform aimed at empowering women across the country.
She said that while the Narendra Modi Government has taken a decisive step to ensure greater political representation for women, the response from Congress reflects what they termed as a “pattern of obstruction and selective support.”
Priya Sethi asserted that the Women’s Reservation Bill is a landmark initiative designed to guarantee enhanced participation of women in legislative bodies, thereby strengthening democratic inclusivity.
Several prominent leaders, including MLAs Rajiv Jasrotia, Bharat Bhushan, and Vijay Kumar, also addressed the rally.
Updesh Andotra district president, Mahila Morcha State general secretary, Greta Bhagat,National Executive Member Sulekha’s and others too spoke on the occasion.
Rajiv Jasrotia said that the rally symbolized the collective voice of women demanding accountability and recognition of their rights. He highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, several initiatives have been introduced to uplift women, including measures focused on social justice, economic empowerment, and legal protection.
“The Women’s Reservation Bill is part of a broader vision to ensure that women have a stronger voice in decision-making processes at the national and State levels,” said MLA ,Dr Bharat Bhushan. He maintained that any hesitation or opposition to such a measure raises serious questions about the intent of political actors who claim to champion gender equality.
Vijay Kumar, MLA accused Congress of historically failing to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill despite having multiple opportunities when it was in power. He argued that the current criticism lacks credibility, as the party had not translated its promises into action during its tenure.
Updesh Andotra, district president BJP Kathua, also spoke on the occasion.
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