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Women’s Congress to meet Rahul Gandhi, push for immediate quota
The All India Mahila Congress plans to press for one-third women’s representation and the immediate enforcement of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act during meetings with Rahul Gandhi in Kangra. The party also notes ongoing district-level training and paused protests due to the Model Code of Conduct, while detailing outreach plans and wider mobilization efforts.
Why It Matters
The push underscores a sustained effort to secure constitutional and party-level representation for women, reflecting heightened pressure on political parties to implement gender quotas.
Timeline
6 Events
Plans for nationwide demonstrations and mobilization signalled
April 29, 2026
The organisation signalled plans to intensify nationwide demonstrations and mobilise workers in Delhi and across various states to press for the reservation demand.
Outreach plan to flood PMO with postcards announced
April 29, 2026
The Mahila Congress outlined an outreach campaign, including a plan to flood the Prime Minister’s Office with one lakh postcards.
Mahila Congress to meet Rahul Gandhi in Kangra to push for quota
April 29, 2026
The All India Mahila Congress plans to meet Rahul Gandhi in Kangra on Thursday to advocate for one-third women’s representation and the immediate enforcement of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act.
Protests in Himachal Pradesh paused due to Model Code of Conduct
April 29, 2026
As of April 29, 2026, Mahila Congress street protests in Himachal Pradesh are on hold due to the Model Code of Conduct for the upcoming panchayati raj elections.
Surbhi Verma outlines push for 33% representation and accuses BJP of delays
April 28, 2026
AICC secretary and state Mahila Congress in-charge Surbhi Verma said the organisation will use Rahul Gandhi’s Kangra visit to push for one-third representation for women in legislative bodies and within the party, and to urge immediate enforcement of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act. Verma also accused the BJP of tactical delays, stating that women across the country have united to fight for their rights.
Marathon training session for district presidents begins
April 21, 2026
The marathon training session for district presidents from Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh began and has been underway since April 21, 2026.