PM Modi Criticizes DMK and Congress for Blocking Women's Reservation Bill
'Noble Effort Derailed': PM Modi Blames DMK, Congress Over Women’s Reservation Bill
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party and the Congress party of obstructing the Women's Reservation Bill, which aims to enhance political representation for women in India. He described their actions as driven by petty politics, urging women voters in Tamil Nadu to question their leaders' opposition to the bill.
- 01PM Modi condemned the DMK and Congress for derailing the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 02He emphasized the importance of political representation for women from ordinary backgrounds.
- 03Modi claimed the bill's defeat was a result of petty politics and hatred.
- 04He appealed to women voters in Tamil Nadu to challenge the DMK's stance on the bill.
- 05The Prime Minister suggested that the bill's passage could have increased women's representation in Parliament and state assemblies.
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In a recent address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Congress parties for obstructing the Women's Reservation Bill, which he termed a 'noble effort' to enhance political representation for women. Modi expressed disappointment over the bill's defeat in the Lok Sabha, attributing it to 'petty politics' and alleging that the DMK and Congress seek to maintain power within their own families. He questioned their opposition to empowering ordinary women and highlighted that the bill could have facilitated the election of many women from Tamil Nadu to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Modi urged women voters in Tamil Nadu to confront the DMK about their stance on the bill, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their representation in politics.
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The failure to pass the Women's Reservation Bill could limit political opportunities for women in Tamil Nadu, affecting their representation in governance.
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