PM Modi Apologizes to Women After Lok Sabha Rejects 33% Reservation Bill
Key highlights from PM Modi’s speech
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret to women across India after the Lok Sabha rejected a proposal for 33% reservation for women. He criticized opposition parties for blocking the bill, emphasizing the government's commitment to women's empowerment and vowing to continue efforts to ensure their representation.
- 01PM Modi apologized to women after the Lok Sabha's rejection of the 33% reservation bill.
- 02He blamed opposition parties for obstructing women's empowerment.
- 03Modi warned that those opposing the bill would face political consequences.
- 04He reaffirmed the government's commitment to remove obstacles for women's reservation.
- 05The Prime Minister accused opposition parties of engaging in 'divide and rule' politics.
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During a speech following the Lok Sabha's rejection of the 33% reservation bill for women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologized to women, stating their 'dreams were crushed.' He attributed the failure to opposition parties, including the Indian National Congress and others, accusing them of selfish politics. Modi characterized the opposition's reaction to the bill's defeat as an 'attack on women’s dignity,' warning that they would face political consequences for their actions. Despite this setback, he emphasized the government's determination to continue advocating for women's representation, stating that they would 'remove every obstacle' in their path. Modi also criticized the opposition for spreading fears around delimitation, framing it as a tactic learned from colonial politics. He reiterated his commitment to empowering women, asserting that the push for representation would not cease despite legislative challenges.
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The rejection of the reservation bill represents a significant setback for women's representation in Indian politics, affecting their aspirations for equality.
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