Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing rallies in the Jungle Mahal region of West Bengal, strongly condemned the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Congress for their role in defeating the Women's Reservation (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. He asserted that the TMC's actions amounted to a betrayal of women, stating that they conspired to block the bill that aimed to ensure 33% reservation for women in parliamentary positions. Modi emphasized that the TMC would face repercussions in the upcoming assembly elections for this betrayal, urging women voters to hold the party accountable. He also pointed out the backwardness of tribal districts under TMC's 15-year rule, contrasting it with the BJP's commitment to tribal welfare and women's empowerment. Modi highlighted the BJP's manifesto, promising ₹36,000 annually to women if they come to power and expressing a desire to see more women in politics. He criticized the current state government for hindering development projects in tribal areas, reinforcing the BJP's narrative of being the true advocate for women's rights and tribal welfare.