BJP Protests at Rahul Gandhi's Residence: Massive Outcry Over Women's Reservation Bill Failure

A major protest broke out outside the residence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Saturday, as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers gathered to voice their opposition. The protest was triggered by the Congress party's failure to support the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. Protesters raised slogans against the Congress leadership and burnt effigies to mark their dissent. The demonstration saw the participation of several high-profile BJP leaders and a large number of party cadres.

Leadership and Key Participants in the Protest

The protest was led by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and BJP leader Virendra Sachdeva. They were joined by prominent BJP figures, including Member of Parliament Hema Malini and leader Bansuri Swaraj. MP Manoj Tiwari was also present at the site to support the party workers. The BJP cadres expressed strong resentment against the Congress, alleging that the opposition party isn't serious about granting political rights to women.

Allegations of Betrayal by Bansuri Swaraj

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj launched a scathing attack on the opposition during the demonstration. She stated that the entire opposition, particularly Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, had cheated the women of the country, while ' She further claimed that these parties want to limit the role of women to polling booths only. According to her, when it came to providing political representation, the opposition prioritized their own interests and betrayed the trust of women.

Hema Malini Expresses Disappointment Over Bill Failure

BJP MP Hema Malini also expressed her deep disappointment regarding the legislative outcome. She stated that the opposition didn't allow the bill to pass, which necessitated the current protest. Hema Malini noted that women across India are coming together to run this campaign. She emphasized that despite the government's best efforts, the bill couldn't be passed, leading to widespread frustration among women nationwide, who are now protesting in various parts of the country.

Manoj Tiwari Challenges Opposition Parties

MP Manoj Tiwari recounted the events in the Lok Sabha, mentioning that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to control his tears and pain when the bill was rejected. He directly challenged parties like the Congress, AAP, TMC, SP, and DMK, stating that they've challenged the women of India. Tiwari expressed confidence that women would respond to this challenge. He added that he was pleased to see women coming out to protest and affirmed the BJP's full support for their cause.

Legislative Data and Noida Police Action

It's noteworthy that on Friday, the government introduced the 131st Amendment Bill related to the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. However, the bill failed to secure the mandatory two-thirds majority. While 230 votes were cast against the bill, it failed to reach the required 352 votes. This failure led to protests by BJP women MPs in Parliament on Friday evening as well.

In a separate development, the Police Commissionerate of Gautam Buddh Nagar reported a significant breakthrough. Noida Police and the STF, in a joint operation, arrested Aditya Anand, the mastermind behind the violent protests during a labor movement. Anand, who carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh, was wanted in a case registered at Phase-2 police station. He was apprehended at the Tiruchirappalli railway station in Tamil Nadu using electronic surveillance and technical intelligence.