After the recent failure of the Women’s Reservation Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha due to objections from the Opposition, hundreds of women affiliated with the NDA staged a protest march at Gandhi Maidan in Bihar. The protest, named ‘March of Outrage’, witnessed women from various parts of Bihar advocating for women’s rights and representation.
Senior NDA leaders, including Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, actively participated in the march and addressed the demonstrators. The Chief Minister emphasized the government’s dedication to women’s safety and empowerment during his speech to the protesters.
Accusing the Opposition of politicizing the issue, the Chief Minister highlighted the obstruction faced by women in obtaining their rightful entitlements due to the uncooperative stance of the Mahagathbandhan. Despite the scorching heat, the protest garnered enthusiastic participation, with women chanting slogans advocating for women’s dignity and empowerment.
The protest, starting from JP Golambar and concluding at Kargil Chowk, caused significant activity in central Patna throughout the day. BJP leader Malti Devi criticized the Opposition for hindering the government’s efforts to ensure women’s representation in legislative bodies, emphasizing the need to continue the struggle until women receive their fair share.
In a symbolic gesture, BJP leader Chandni Pandey appeared with chains on her hands, symbolizing the alleged attempt by the Mahagathbandhan to restrict women’s political empowerment. Another BJP leader, Shanti Singh, echoed similar sentiments, expressing disappointment over the Opposition’s resistance to enhancing women’s representation in Parliament and State Assemblies.
The NDA has declared its intention to sustain the protest movement at the block and district levels to garner public support and increase pressure on the Opposition regarding the issue.
