BJP national spokesperson C.R. Kesavan accused the Congress of a 'Naari Shakti virodhi mentality', citing the absence of women ministers in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh cabinets. He criticized Rahul Gandhi’s conduct toward women and recalled Congress positions on Shah Bano and Vande Mataram. The report noted Sowmya Reddy’s resignation and an upcoming Supreme Court hearing on Richa Parashar’s allegations.