New Delhi, March 5 -- Many Democratic women in Congress were seen wearing bright pink in a display of defiance against US President Donald Trump during his first speech to Congress on Tuesday (local time). They are aiming to send a feminist message at President Trump's speech with their blazers, dresses and scarves.

More than three dozen members of the Democratic Women's Caucus were wearing pink and burgundy clothing for the president's joint address, a color palette the women believe represents female empowerment.

At least a half dozen congressmen have joined in on the action with pink ties.

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez of New Mexico, who leads the Democratic Women's Caucus, told Time magazine that the color signifies "our protest of T...