BJP Conducts Torch March in Ludhiana to Highlight Women's Safety Issues
BJP holds ‘Mahila Aakrosh Mashaal Yatra’ in Ludhiana
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a 'Mahila Aakrosh Mashaal Yatra' in Ludhiana, Punjab, to voice concerns over women's safety and demand stronger actions against crimes affecting women. Senior leaders participated in the march, criticizing opposition parties for blocking the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 01BJP's women wing led a march to raise awareness about women's safety in Ludhiana, Punjab.
- 02Senior leaders, including Ashwani Sharma and Jai Inder Kaur, participated in the event.
- 03The march addressed rising crime rates against women and the need for legislative action.
- 04Participants criticized the opposition for obstructing the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 05The event aimed to urge both government and opposition to prioritize women's rights.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized the 'Mahila Aakrosh Mashaal Yatra' in Ludhiana, Punjab, to raise awareness about women's safety and advocate for stronger actions against crimes targeting women. Senior party leaders, including Ashwani Sharma (state working president) and Jai Inder Kaur (women wing state president), participated alongside numerous women workers and supporters. During the march, which began at Ghanta Ghar Chowk and concluded at Ghas Mandi Chowk, leaders expressed their concerns about the increasing incidents of violence against women, claiming it has fostered a sense of insecurity. They also criticized opposition parties for blocking the Women's Reservation Bill, which aims to provide 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies, labeling the obstruction as unjust. The torch march served as a call to action for both the government and opposition to take concrete steps to ensure women's safety, dignity, and equal rights.
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The march highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures for women in Punjab, influencing local government policies.
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