Jammu, April 22 -- The political battle over the contentious women's reservation issue spilled onto the streets on Wednesday, as ruling BJP and opposition Congress workers came dangerously close to a direct clash in Jammu, forcing a heavy police intervention to avert a potential clash.

What began as a war of words between the two parties has now escalated into an aggressive street confrontation, with both sides digging in and vowing to intensify their agitation in the coming days. The developments signal a deepening political flashpoint that could spiral further.

The BJP and Congress have been locked in a bitter blame game over the fate of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. While the ruling BJP accused the Congress of delibera...