PM Modi to Address Women's Convention in Varanasi Ahead of Bengal Polls Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a women’s convention in Varanasi on April 28, a move aimed at intensifying pressure on the opposition ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections. The event, organized by the BJP’s Kashi regional unit, will take place on the eve of the first phase of voting in the state, with over 50,000 women expected to attend. The convention is part of the BJP’s strategy to highlight its commitment to women’s empowerment and counter criticism over the recent defeat of the Constitutional 131st Amendment Bill, which sought to reserve 33% seats for women in expanded Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The BJP has decided to involve women leaders in the event’s preparations, emphasizing its focus on gender equality. A senior BJP official confirmed that the PM’s address will center on the women’s reservation bill, with the audience comprising women from Varanasi city, district units, and neighboring regions. The event coincides with Modi’s first public appearance in West Bengal since the bill’s defeat in Parliament on April 19. During this appearance, Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of “betraying” women, a claim the opposition has rejected, arguing that the BJP introduced the bill to gain political advantage in states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Modi’s two-day visit to Varanasi will include an additional event on April 29, during which he is expected to address local BJP workers and reinforce the party’s narrative on women’s empowerment. The BJP has also launched a regional drive to invite women to the convention, showcasing the government’s achievements in this area since 2014.#west_bengal #trinamool_congress #prime_minister_narendra_modi #varanasi #bhartiya_janata_party
