BJP leader apologises for anti-women slogans at Anantnag rally

The Story in Brief

BJP leader Altaf Thakur apologised on Thursday after anti-women slogans were raised at the party’s rally in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, marking the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. He said the remarks were made by individuals and did not represent the BJP’s official position. Thakur said the party respected women’s dignity and pointed to its support for 33 per cent reservation for women.

National Conference chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq condemned the slogans as an insult to Kashmiri women and society. Separately, the BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit warned journalists against seeking comments from leaders not authorised to speak for the party, saying those who continued could be barred from official media interactions.

The Indian Opinion

The lazy claim that one apology settles the matter is as weak as the claim that every slogan proves the party’s formal policy. Both accountability and context matter. The BJP should identify who led the chants, state whether any disciplinary action followed and ensure future rallies have clear oversight. The test is simple: will the party publish a concrete action taken, rather than issue another clarification?

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