BJP Women’s Wing Protests Against Congress Over Women’s Reservation Bill in Hubballi
BJP holds protest meet on women’s Bill in Hubballi, vows to continue fight against Congress, allies
The Hindu
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On May 1, 2026, hundreds of women joined the BJP’s Mahila Morcha for a protest meeting in Hubballi, Karnataka, opposing the Congress party for its role in defeating the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. The event featured a march led by prominent BJP leaders.
- 01The protest was named 'Janakrosh' and focused on the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 02Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Shobha Karandlaje were among the leaders present.
- 03The event took place at Nehru Stadium in Hubballi, Karnataka.
- 04BJP leaders vowed to continue their fight against Congress and its allies.
- 05The protest included a march from the Ambedkar statue to the meeting venue.
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On May 1, 2026, the BJP's Mahila Morcha organized a significant protest meeting called 'Janakrosh' in Hubballi, Karnataka, attended by hundreds of women. The demonstration was aimed at condemning the Congress party and its allies for their role in the defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. The event began with a protest march from the Ambedkar statue near the Head Post Office to Nehru Stadium, where the public meeting was held. Key BJP figures, including Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Shobha Karandlaje, along with State president B.Y. Vijayendra and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, led the march and the meeting. The BJP leaders expressed their commitment to continue opposing the Congress and its allies regarding women's representation in politics.
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This protest underscores the BJP's commitment to women's political representation, potentially influencing future legislative efforts and public opinion in Karnataka.
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