BJP Protests for Women's Reservation in Puducherry
BJP takes out protest march on women’s reservation issue in Puducherry
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BJP workers, primarily women, held a rally in Puducherry to demand support for the proposed 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections. The protest criticized the opposition INDIA bloc for not backing the National Democratic Alliance government's legislative efforts.
- 01BJP organized a protest rally in Puducherry focused on women's reservation.
- 02The rally was led by BJP's Puducherry unit president V. P. Ramalingam.
- 03Participants included Mahila Morcha leaders and party legislators.
- 04The protest aimed to highlight the lack of support from the opposition INDIA bloc.
- 05The proposed legislation seeks to reserve 33% of seats for women in elections.
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On April 24, 2026, BJP workers in Puducherry, predominantly women, gathered for a rally advocating for the 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections. The protest was spearheaded by V. P. Ramalingam (BJP's Puducherry unit president) and A. Namassivayam (Home Minister). The rally commenced near the Venkatasubba Reddiar Statue and concluded at Anna Salai. Participants included leaders from the Mahila Morcha and various party legislators, who criticized the opposition INDIA bloc for not supporting the National Democratic Alliance government's legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing women's representation in politics.
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The protest highlights ongoing discussions about women's representation in politics, which could influence future legislative actions and public awareness in Puducherry.
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