By dispatching senior leaders like Pawan Khera to Jantar Mantar after initially maintaining its distance, Congress effectively shifted the political narrative. The late intervention successfully galvanized the broader opposition around the issue, putting the ruling BJP on the back foot.

The BJP, which had previously dismissed the protests as lacking popular support, is now feeling the pressure. With the Parliament session commencing today, the ruling party finds itself under heightened scrutiny as opposition forces unite on the floor.