New Delhi, April 21 (NationPress) The 'Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra' in Uttar Pradesh witnessed strong political reactions and pointed criticism from BJP leaders targeting the Opposition following the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha regarding delimitation.

During the rally, BJP MLA Gulabo Devi made a provocative statement aimed at Opposition parties, asserting, “...This Opposition can appoint a Prime Minister or an MP, yet when it comes to addressing the needs of ordinary women, their behavior resembles that of a frog. Whether placed on a silver or gold spoon, a frog with a filthy mindset will always leap back into the drain. Hence, regardless of their titles, their mentality remains unchanged.”

Similarly, BJP MLA Neeraj Bora remarked, “This rally denounces the treacherous policies of the Samajwadi Party and Congress, highlighting their anti-women stance... The women of this nation are filled with anger and resentment...”

BJP MLC Lalji Verma accused the Opposition of historically obstructing women's empowerment initiatives, alleging, “The SP, Congress, and the entire Opposition have worked against the women’s reservation set to be implemented in 2029, which the BJP is advocating for nationwide. Congress has consistently opposed women’s reservation... When Babasaheb Ambedkar introduced the Hindu Code Bill for women, Congress opposed it as well...”

Commenting on the turnout at the march, State Women Commission Vice-President Charu Choudhary stated, “The turnout of thousands of women, even in this intense heat, illustrates that women will no longer remain silent; they are prepared to advocate for their rights. Under our Prime Minister's leadership, numerous initiatives have been launched to empower women... He has proposed a 33% reservation for women through the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.”

Throughout the padyatra, participants chanted slogans against Congress and the Samajwadi Party, expressing their dissatisfaction over the Bill’s failure. This protest was part of a broader political mobilization by the BJP to emphasize the need for women’s reservation and to take aim at Opposition parties.

Earlier that day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the 'Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra' in Lucknow, marching from his residence to the state Assembly alongside ministers, party leaders, and many women participants. The march was organized to protest the defeat of the women’s reservation Bill and to rally public support ahead of forthcoming elections.