Aurat March doesn’t represent all Pakistani women, says Maria B

Pakistani social media influencer Maria B has ignited debate with a recent Instagram post in which she criticized the annual Aurat March.

In her post, Maria B claimed that the march “does everything except ACTUALLY representing the women of Pakistan and supporting their causes.”

She argued that the event focuses on issues that cater only to a select group, rather than addressing the broader challenges and struggles faced by women across the country.

Maria B’s statement also criticized the march for allegedly promoting a narrow agenda, referencing topics she described as part of a “tran$ agenda” and questioning the movement’s commitment to genuine women empowerment and feminism.

According to her, the march, which commemorates the political struggle of women, has remained largely silent on pressing issues over the past few years.

The post has sparked a flurry of responses on social media, with some users echoing her concerns about the event's inclusivity, while others defend the Aurat March as a vital platform for addressing women's rights in Pakistan.

The controversy underscores ongoing debates regarding the representation and priorities of feminist movements in the country.