Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation after the Lok Sabha's rejection of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aimed to advance women's reservation in legislative bodies. He criticized the opposition, particularly the Congress party, labeling them as anti-reform and suggesting their actions reflect an anti-women stance. Modi used the analogy of female foeticide, referring to the opposition's actions as 'Bhroon Hatya' to emphasize their failure to support women's empowerment. He asserted that the bill would have allowed for a uniform 50% increase in women's representation across states without disturbing the existing inter-state seat balance. Modi warned that the opposition's actions could have electoral consequences, as women voters would remember their stance. He also clarified that he was not seeking credit for the bill, stating he would have shared it with the opposition had it passed.