Delhi – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has sharply criticized the BJP-led Delhi government over the newly implemented “Pink Card” scheme, which has sparked widespread dissatisfaction among women commuters. According to AAP leaders, the scheme has unnecessarily complicated access to free bus travel, causing long queues and bureaucratic hurdles for women across the capital.
During the tenure of the Kejriwal government, women were able to avail free bus travel without any card or paperwork. However, under the BJP administration led by Rekha Gupta, women are now required to apply for a “Pink Card” to access the same benefits, leading to mounting frustration.
AAP Voices Concerns
AAP leaders argue that the Delhi Pink Card Controversy 2026 has turned a previously simple service into a tedious process. “Women are being forced to stand in long lines and submit multiple documents just to access a facility that was free and easy earlier,” stated an AAP spokesperson. The party has called the scheme a step backward, asserting that it undermines women’s convenience and autonomy.
बीजेपी सरकार के ‘पिंक कार्ड’ को लेकर दिल्ली की महिलाओं में भारी नाराज़गी😡
केजरीवाल सरकार के समय सभी महिलाओं को मुफ़्त बस यात्रा की सुविधा थी, बिना किसी कार्ड के। लेकिन अब रेखा गुप्ता सरकार ने पिंक कार्ड बनवाने के नाम पर महिलाओं को लंबी लाइनों और कागज़ी कार्यवाही में उलझा कर रख… pic.twitter.com/d9SAEgxFUM
— Aam Aadmi Party Delhi (@AAPDelhi) March 13, 2026
Impact on Women Commuters
The Delhi Pink Card Controversy 2026 has resulted in a noticeable slowdown in public transport access for women. Many have reported waiting for hours at designated centers to apply for or collect the card. The additional paperwork and verification procedures have added to the daily challenges faced by working women, students, and elderly commuters relying on bus travel.
AAP has urged the Delhi government to reconsider the policy, stating that the Delhi Pink Card Controversy 2026 reflects a lack of sensitivity to women’s needs. Party officials argue that reinstating free travel without a card would be more efficient, equitable, and in line with the previous government’s commitment to women’s welfare.
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AAP Demands Immediate Action
As criticism mounts, AAP has demanded that the BJP government address the public grievances immediately. “The Pink Card system should not become a barrier to women’s mobility in the city,” the party stated, calling for a transparent and swift resolution to the Delhi Pink Card Controversy 2026.
The issue has sparked widespread debate among citizens, with many expressing frustration on social media platforms about the long lines and complicated procedures. AAP’s criticism highlights a growing concern that the policy, rather than facilitating women’s convenience, has created unnecessary obstacles.