PM Modi Attributes TMC and DMK Electoral Losses to Opposition of Women's Reservation Bill
'Fury Of Sisters, Daughters': PM Modi Says TMC, DMK Punished For Opposing Women's Reservation Bill
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the electoral losses of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu are consequences of their opposition to the Women's Reservation Bill. The bill aimed to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies but was defeated in April 2026.
- 01PM Modi linked TMC and DMK electoral losses to their stance against the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 02The Women's Reservation Bill aimed to provide 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies.
- 03The bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha due to insufficient support.
- 04The proposed reservation would be implemented after delimitation and increasing the number of seats.
- 05Modi's comments reflect the political ramifications of gender-based legislative initiatives.
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During a speech on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attributed the recent electoral defeats of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu to their opposition to the Women's Reservation Bill. This bill, known as the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. However, it failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha on April 17, 2026. Modi emphasized that the political repercussions faced by these parties are a direct result of their stance against empowering women in politics. The implementation of the proposed reservation would follow a delimitation process and an increase in the number of seats in the Lower House.
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The defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill may hinder women's political representation in India, affecting future electoral dynamics.
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