US EditionPM Modi Seeks ‘Forgiveness’ After Women Reservation Bill Collapse, Slams Congress for Selfish Politics - 10 Takeaways
- On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation after the Women's Reservation Bill failed to clear the House on Friday, lacking the required 66 per cent majority for passage.
- Modi accused dynastic parties including Congress, DMK, TMC, and Samajwadi Party of 'self-serving politics,' alleging they intentionally blocked legislation to prevent women's empowerment from challenging their family-run leadership.
- Despite failing to secure required votes, Modi claimed '100 per cent blessings of Nari Shakti' and alleged Congress 'hates the issue of women's reservation,' citing the party's consistent opposition to reforms.
- Congress communication in-charge Jairam Ramesh condemned the address as a 'Distress Address' full of 'mudslinging,' while CPI member John Brittas said no Prime Minister has 'ever used a national address to openly criticise and target the Opposition in this manner.'
- Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged the Bill contained a 'diabolical idea' to weaken South Indian and Northeastern states by altering India's electoral map under the guise of women's representation.
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PM Modi, while addressing the nation, launched a scathing attack on the opposition. He said that by opposing the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, Congress has once again proven itself to be an anti-reform party. The PM said that Congress rejects all decisions and reforms necessary for a developed India in the 21st century. Watch the video.
'Dreams of crushed, rights snatched': PM Modi attacks Opposition over women's quota Bill defeat
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PM Modi seeks ‘forgiveness’ after women reservation bill collapse, slams Congress for selfish politics - 10 takeaways
The Constitution Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha to tweak women's reservation was defeated in the Lok Sabha after 298 members voted in favour and 230 against.
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