PM Modi Criticizes Opposition for Foeticide of Women's Reservation Bill
'Congress, Oppn parties committed foeticide': PM Modi after women's quota bill setback
Hindustan Times
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the Opposition for blocking the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aimed to enhance women's representation in Parliament. He accused parties like Congress, TMC, SP, and DMK of undermining women's rights and vowed to continue the fight for equality despite the setback.
- 01PM Modi accused the Opposition of foeticide against women's reservation efforts.
- 02The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 failed to pass in the Lok Sabha.
- 03Modi emphasized the importance of equal representation for all states.
- 04He claimed that the Congress party has historically delayed necessary reforms.
- 05Despite the setback, Modi expressed determination to continue advocating for women's rights.
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In a recent address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Opposition for blocking the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aimed to provide greater representation for women in Parliament. He referred to this obstruction as 'bhrun hatya' or foeticide of the government's honest attempts to ensure equality. Modi specifically targeted the Congress party and its allies, including the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Samajwadi Party (SP), and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), accusing them of undermining women's rights and spreading falsehoods about necessary reforms. He asserted that the bill was designed to ensure an equal distribution of power among all states, regardless of size or population. Although the government did not secure the necessary votes in the Lok Sabha, Modi claimed to have the support of women across the nation and vowed to persist in the struggle for women's representation in politics.
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The failure of the bill affects women's representation in governance, limiting their voice in the political arena.
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