A meeting of Bihar BJP women workers was held at the state office of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Patna. Photo: Neeraj Kumar
By Neeraj Kumar
Patna: A meeting of Bihar BJP women workers was held at the state office of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Patna, where strong resentment was expressed over the failure to pass the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in the Lok Sabha. A large number of women present accused opposition parties of being anti-women.
During the meeting, it was decided that an “Aakrosh March” (protest march) would be organised on April 20 across Bihar, including Patna, to voice opposition over women’s rights. Party workers stated that the struggle was for the dignity and rights of half the population and would not be allowed to weaken under any circumstances.
Addressing the gathering, BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi said those who undermine the dignity of women would be exposed before the public. He asserted that the party would take to the streets to register a strong protest on the issue and respond firmly to the opposition.
He further alleged that parties such as the Indian National Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal and Samajwadi Party had obstructed the passage of the Bill. He also claimed that leaders from these parties had expressed satisfaction over the Bill not being passed, adding that the public would respond in due course and that these parties would face the anger of women.
Saraogi warned that denying women their rights could prove costly for any political party. He maintained that women in the country are now more aware and assertive about their rights and are openly raising their voices in protest.
Speakers at the meeting emphasised that the Bill was crucial for women, and its passage would have provided political representation to lakhs of women. They praised the leadership of Narendra Modi, stating that he had made efforts to push the legislation forward.
The failure to pass the Bill in Parliament has led to widespread anger among women in Bihar, with a statewide protest march scheduled for April 20.
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