Samajwadi Party Protests in Uttar Pradesh Assembly Over Women's Reservation Bill
Women quota bill: SP MLAs stage protest against BJP in Uttar Pradesh Assembly premises
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Members of the Samajwadi Party (SP) protested in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on April 30, 2026, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misleading the public regarding women's reservation. The protest occurred before a special session where the government plans to censure the Opposition for the stalled Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.
- 01SP members protested against the BJP in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
- 02The protest focused on the misleading information regarding women's reservation.
- 03A special one-day session was scheduled to address the issue.
- 04The BJP plans to hold the Opposition accountable for the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill's failure.
- 05The Women's Reservation Amendment Bill aims to increase women's representation in legislative bodies.
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On April 30, 2026, members of the Samajwadi Party (SP) staged a protest in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misleading the public about women's reservation issues. This protest took place ahead of a special one-day session where the government intends to introduce a censure motion against the Opposition parties, blaming them for the failure to pass the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The bill seeks to enhance women's representation in legislative bodies, a significant step toward gender equality in politics. The SP's actions highlight ongoing tensions between the parties regarding women's rights and legislative priorities.
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The protest reflects ongoing political tensions in Uttar Pradesh and highlights the importance of women's representation in governance. If the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill is passed, it could significantly increase women's participation in politics.
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