Opposition’s “regressive mindset” defeated women’s quota Bill, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday (April 20, 2026) slammed the Opposition for blocking the women’s quota Bill, alleging that their “regressive mindset” had dashed hopes of a historic moment for women’s representation in the country.

Addressing a press conference, Mr. Fadnavis announced that the ruling Mahayuti alliance would now launch a massive outreach campaign to collect one crore signatures from women across the State, aiming to build a “people’s mandate” and expose the Opposition’s anti-women stance.