North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: The streets of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, became a battlefield on Friday when Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad workers staged a massive demonstration against the Women’s Reservation Bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Act). The organization ‘rang out’ in protest against the alleged obstruction of the passage of this bill by the opposition parties. During the demonstration, there was a heated argument and scuffle between the workers and the police, due to which an atmosphere of chaos remained in the area for hours.
‘Opposition is robbing women’s rights’, Gopal Rai attacked
National President of the organization Gopal Rai, who was leading the protest, directly targeted the Samajwadi Party and the Congress. He bluntly said that suspending the Nari Shakti Vandan Act is a blatant injustice to the constitutional rights of women. Rai alleged that parties like SP and Congress only talk about women empowerment from platforms, but when it comes to actually giving them political participation, these parties step back. He called it a deep conspiracy to keep women away from their rights.
Activists clash with police over barricading, Sophie Sharma raises sharp questions
When the workers of the organization started marching towards the offices of the opposition parties, the police stopped them by placing heavy barricades citing security. During this, there was a fierce scuffle between the protesters and the security forces. Sophie Sharma, who participated in the protest, raised sharp questions and said, “Why are the parties which call themselves women-friendly, creating hurdles in this bill?” She warned that if this law is not implemented then women will not sit silent.
Slogans raised against Gandhi family, effigies burnt
The anger of the protesters erupted especially on the top leadership of the Congress. The workers raised loud slogans against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. The protesters alleged that Priyanka Gandhi gives the slogan of ‘I am a girl, I can fight’, but when it comes to concrete steps like the Women’s Reservation Bill, she maintains silence. During this, strong anger was expressed towards the opposition leaders in a symbolic protest.
Security tightened in the capital, warning to intensify agitation
In view of the tense situation, additional police force and women police personnel have been deployed at the spot. Members of the organization have made it clear that this protest is just a beginning. Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad has warned that until the Women’s Reservation Bill is completely passed and implemented, their movement will not stop, rather it will be further intensified at the statewide level.
