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Pathak says voters will teach SP, Cong a lesson for blocking women’s quota
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak alleged that the SP and Congress colluded to block the 2023 women’s reservation amendment in the Lok Sabha, claiming the move would deprive women of their quota. He vowed that voters would 'teach them a lesson' in the upcoming elections and said the BJP facilitated the amendment through a special session. Earlier on the same day, Pathak visited a medical college in Firozabad to review patient care and feedback processes.
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The remarks center on the politically sensitive issue of women's reservation and accuse rival parties of obstructing it, potentially influencing voter sentiment ahead of elections.
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Pathak accuses SP and Congress of obstructing women's reservation bill in Lok Sabha
April 19, 2026
On April 19, 2026, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak stated that the Samajwadi Party and the Congress colluded to block the passage of the amendment to the 2023 women’s reservation law in the Lok Sabha, intending to deprive women of their quota. He claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a special session to push the amendment and asserted that both parties obstructed it. Pathak argued that SP leaders feared empowered women would not tolerate goons and mafia elements patronised by the party, and he claimed security for women has improved under the BJP government. He also commented on a holiday request for Parashuram Jayanti, saying the BJP respects great personalities and has honoured Maharishi Parashuram and Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, reiterating the principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas. Earlier in the day, Pathak visited a medical college in Firozabad to inspect patient facilities, interact with patients, and gather feedback on care, including whether medicines were being procured from outside; during a 40-minute visit, he also inspected the ultrasound centre and urged better coordination to prevent inconvenience for admitted patients.