BJP launches ‘Mahila Janakrosh’ campaign with protests across 4 cities

The BJP indicated that the Mahila Janakrosh campaign would culminate in a large protest march in Ranchi later this week, with participation from women across the state.

In Jamshedpur, MP Manish Jaiswal accused Congress and its allies of betraying women. He said: ‘By opposing the Bill, they have denied women their constitutional rights and delayed their empowerment. This is nothing short of a betrayal of the country’s women,’ and announced that protests would be intensified across the country.

In Dhanbad, former Chief Minister Raghubar Das alleged that Opposition parties were obstructing progress. He said: ‘Parties driven by dynastic politics, casteism and appeasement do not want the Women’s Reservation Bill to be implemented. By opposing it, they have exposed their negative mindset towards women and the nation.’ He added that the BJP would reintroduce the Bill with a stronger mandate, stating that ‘Women would have directly benefited from 33% reservation starting from the 2029 elections.’

In Deoghar, Union minister Annapurna Devi accused Opposition parties of ‘double standards’ on women’s empowerment. She said: ‘On one hand, Congress and its allies question women’s development, and on the other, they oppose a Bill aimed at politically empowering women. This reflects their dual policy and character.’ She also expressed concern over law and order, stating: ‘There is no one in Jharkhand who is truly concerned about women’s rights. Incidents of crimes against women are increasing, yet justice remains elusive.’

The Jharkhand unit of the BJP launched its state-wide ‘Mahila Janakrosh’ campaign on Monday, April 20, 2026, involving synchronized protests and press briefings across Hazaribagh, Deoghar, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur, intensifying its attack on the Opposition over the Women’s Reservation Bill.