Women’s Protest March in Udaipur: Massive Rally Against Opposition Over Women’s Reservation

Udaipur: Thousands of women took to the streets of Udaipur on Saturday, organizing a massive “Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra” in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and protesting against the opposition parties, particularly Indian National Congress, over the issue of women’s reservation.

The rally, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha along with women from various communities, was part of nationwide protests. The demonstration followed opposition to the proposed legislation aimed at providing 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Starting from Town Hall, the padyatra witnessed participation from women across urban and rural areas. Carrying placards and banners, participants raised powerful slogans such as “Nari Shakti ka apmaan nahi sahega Hindustan” and “Mahila Aarakshan lekar rahenge,” creating a charged atmosphere across the city.

The rally was flagged off by BJP District President Gajpal Singh Rathore, Rajya Sabha MP Chunnilal Garasia, Rural MLA Phool Singh Meena, BJP State Vice President Dr. Alka Mundra, along with other leaders including Pramod Samar, Pinky Mandawat, Komal Gehlot, and Paras Singhvi. The march passed through Bapu Bazaar and Delhi Gate, concluding at Surajpol Chowk, where protesters burned an effigy of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Addressing the gathering, speakers emphasized that the movement represents not just a protest but a larger fight for dignity, rights, and political participation of women. They stated that women are no longer just a vote bank but aspire to become decisive forces in policymaking.

Speakers highlighted that the proposed legislation seeks to ensure 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies. Currently, women hold only about 14% of the 543 Lok Sabha seats, despite comprising nearly half of the country’s population. They described women’s reservation as a matter of social justice and democratic balance.

The participants collectively resolved to continue public awareness campaigns on women’s rights and reservation, pledging to take the message to every village and ward. The rally sent a strong message that women are no longer silent spectators but have emerged as a powerful force for change.

Media in-charge Dr. Seema Champawat informed that several leaders and public representatives, including Kavita Joshi, Rajni Dangi, Kiran Tated, Sushma Kumawat, Dr. Pankaj Borana, Devilal Salvi, Digvijay Shrimali, and many others, actively participated in the rally.