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BJP delaying women's quota law implementation: Akhilesh Yadav
SP president Akhilesh Yadav reiterated his demand for implementing the Women’s Reservation Bill passed in 2023, accusing the BJP of delaying the quota law. He cited rising crimes against women in Uttar Pradesh, criticized the chief minister, and warned of electoral consequences in 2027, while commenting on the West Bengal elections.
Why It Matters
The case centers on gender representation in Parliament and how quickly a recently passed reservation law is implemented, with potential electoral and governance implications in Uttar Pradesh and beyond.
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Akhilesh Yadav reiterates demand for Women’s Reservation Bill implementation
April 30, 2026
SP president Akhilesh Yadav reiterated his demand for the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill passed in 2023, accusing the BJP of delaying the quota law. He spoke to media while returning from Hardoi and alleged rising crimes against women under the BJP government, citing cases in Hardoi, Ghazipur and Pratapgarh where victims were denied justice or where authorities did not acknowledge the possibility of rape. He criticised the chief minister as out of touch and warned that voters, including women, would oust the BJP in 2027. He also claimed excessive central force deployment in West Bengal elections indicated similar undemocratic tactics could spread to Uttar Pradesh.
Parliament passes Women's Reservation Bill
2023
The Women's Reservation Bill was passed in Parliament in 2023 and has since become law; all political parties supported it.