BJP and Congress Clash Over Defeated Constitution Amendment Bill in Madhya Pradesh
BJP, Congress spar over defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill; M.P. Chief Minister slams Priyanka
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In Madhya Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress exchanged accusations following the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in Parliament. The BJP organized a march in Bhopal, claiming Congress is anti-women, while Congress accused the BJP of misusing executive powers.
- 01The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill was defeated in Parliament.
- 02BJP accused Congress of being anti-women during a march in Bhopal.
- 03Congress alleged BJP is misusing executive powers.
- 04The BJP's march was named Jan Akrosh Mahila Padyatra.
- 05The political clash highlights ongoing tensions between the two parties.
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On April 20, 2026, tensions escalated between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party in Madhya Pradesh following the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in Parliament. The BJP organized a march called Jan Akrosh Mahila Padyatra in Bhopal, where they accused the Congress of being anti-women and attempting to strip away women's rights. In response, the Congress claimed that the BJP was making a nefarious attempt to misuse executive powers by linking the issues of delimitation and women's reservation. This political clash underscores the ongoing rivalry and differing perspectives on women's rights and governance between the two major parties in India.
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The political clash may influence public perception of women's rights and governance in Madhya Pradesh.
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