Hyderabad, April 18: N Ramchander Rao was placed under house arrest ahead of a protest over the Women Reservation Bill in Hyderabad. Police acted after the party called for a demonstration near the Chief Minister’s residence.
The protest targeted the Congress party’s stand during Parliament proceedings. BJP leaders alleged that the party failed to support the bill.
Rao criticised the police action and called it an attempt to curb democratic protest. He said political expression should not be restricted.
Ramchander Rao under house arrest over Women Reservation Bill protest
Ramchander Rao under house arrest before protest comes amid rising political tensions. Earlier, BJP youth wing members staged protests in the city.
Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha burned an effigy of Rahul Gandhi. They criticised the Congress over its position on the bill.
Meanwhile, the BJP and its allies have launched a nationwide protest campaign. The move aims to mobilise support for the legislation.
The development follows the failure of the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. The bill fell short of the required two thirds majority during voting.
Opposition parties have opposed linking women’s reservation with delimitation. They demanded immediate implementation of the quota.
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