In a nationally televised address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the Lok Sabha's failure to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which aimed to expand parliamentary seats and reserve 33% for women. Modi characterized the defeat as a 'betrayal of Nari Shakti' (women's power) by opposition parties, specifically targeting the Congress, DMK, TMC, and Samajwadi Party for celebrating the outcome. He expressed disappointment at their actions, suggesting they were prioritizing their dynastic interests over women's empowerment. Modi asserted that the government, despite lacking the necessary two-thirds majority, has the support of all women in the country and vowed to continue the fight for women's representation. He dismissed the opposition's claims that the bill would disadvantage Southern states as a tactic to divert attention from their own failures. The address also served as a campaign launch for upcoming state elections, with Modi warning that those who insult the Constitution would face consequences from the electorate. This speech marks a strategic shift towards mobilizing public sentiment in favor of women's empowerment and the BJP's political agenda.