Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep regret and offered apologies to Indian women after the Lok Sabha rejected the Constitutional Amendment Bill for women’s reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. The Bill aimed at making changes to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam but failed to secure the required two-thirds majority. Despite this setback, PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing women’s representation in legislative bodies, vowing to remove obstacles hindering their participation.
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders criticized the Opposition for blocking the Bill, with Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta accusing them of denying women their rights. PM Modi’s sentiments were hurt by the rejection, but he remains dedicated to empowering women and ensuring their rightful place in decision-making processes. In Bihar, former Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha expressed regret over the lost opportunity to elevate the dignity of Nari Shakti, blaming the Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Samajwadi Party, and Communists for misleading the public.
Bharatiya Janata Party leaders across states praised PM Modi’s unwavering commitment to increasing women’s representation in legislative bodies. They highlighted the government’s efforts to support women through various initiatives like Ujjwala and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. The rejection of the Bill has sparked intense political discussions on women’s empowerment, setting the stage for future electoral debates.
