Women's Reservation Bill: PM Modi Slams Opposition, Says They Defeated Country's Women

PM Narendra Modi expressed strong displeasure after the Women's Reservation Bill failed in the Lok Sabha, stating the opposition has defeated the nation's women and will face consequences. The government plans to take this issue to every village to expose the opposition's intentions.

During the Modi Cabinet meeting held on Saturday (April 18), Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed severe displeasure over the opposition's conduct regarding the Women's Reservation Bill. According to sources, the Prime Minister stated that by failing to support the bill, the opposition has committed a massive error for which they will have to face the consequences.

PM Modi's Strong Stance in Cabinet Meeting

The failure of the Women's Reservation Bill to pass in Parliament has sparked significant anger within the ruling party. In the meeting on Saturday, PM Modi criticized the opposition's attitude, asserting that they've not defeated the government but have instead defeated the women of the nation. He noted that the opposition is now searching for excuses and arguments to cover up their mistake, while the Prime Minister emphasized that the government will take this issue to every individual and every village to expose the opposition's true intentions.

Voting Statistics and Bill Details in Lok Sabha

On Friday (April 17), the government was unable to pass the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill related to women's reservation in the Lok Sabha.

Nationwide Protests and Delhi Demonstration

Following the bill's failure, BJP women MPs held a vigorous protest against the opposition. The party has extended these protests to several states across the country, while in the national capital, Delhi, the protest saw the participation of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Party leaders accused the opposition of sacrificing the cause of women's empowerment for political gains and raised slogans against them, highlighting the betrayal of the nation's female population.

Home Minister Amit Shah's Sharp Critique

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the opposition, describing the bill's failure as a 'betrayal' of women. He warned that the opposition would face serious repercussions in the 2029 elections. Sharing his thoughts on social media, Shah questioned how anyone could celebrate victory after betraying the trust of 70 crore women, who constitute half of the country's population.