PM Modi Apologizes to Women as Women's Reservation Bill Fails in Lok Sabha
‘I Apologise To All Mothers, Daughters’: PM Modi After Women’s Quota Bill Derailed
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret to mothers and daughters after the Women's Reservation Bill was derailed in the Lok Sabha. He attributed the failure to the opposition parties, particularly the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Indian National Congress, and highlighted the stalled progress for women in India.
- 01PM Modi apologized to mothers and daughters for the failed Women's Reservation Bill.
- 02The bill aimed to increase Lok Sabha seats to 816 to implement a 33% women's quota.
- 03The ruling BJP-led alliance lacked the two-thirds majority needed for passage.
- 04298 members supported the bill, while 230 voted against it.
- 05The bill's failure is seen as a setback for women's representation in Indian politics.
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During a recent address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologized to mothers and daughters across India after the Women's Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. He criticized the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Indian National Congress for politicizing the issue, which he believes has hindered women's progress in the country. The proposed bill aimed to expand the Lok Sabha from 543 to 816 seats to implement a 33% reservation for women ahead of the 2029 general elections. However, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies did not secure the necessary two-thirds majority, falling short with 298 votes in favor and 230 against, out of 528 participating members. Modi's remarks reflect the ongoing challenges in advancing women's representation in Indian politics.
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The failure of the Women's Reservation Bill means continued underrepresentation of women in Indian politics, affecting their participation in decision-making processes.
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