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			<title>NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his women reservation bill address where he accused the TMC, Congress, DMK and its allies of being guilty of &#8220;foeticide&#8221; by not letting the quota bill pass in the Lok Sabha.&#8221;Narendra, the worst form of insulting women is to have used them as a DECOY* to try and pass the Delimitation Bill,&#8221; said TMC MP Derek O Brien.TMC MP Mahua Moitra dismissed the PM&#8217;s speech as &#8220;dramebaazi&#8221;, adding that &#8220;women’s reservation already passed in 2023 &#038; notified 2 days ago&#8221;.&#8221;Hello @narendramodi &#8211; Your dramebaazi &#038; your Godi media script will not hide truth- women’s reservation already passed in 2023 &#038; notified 2 days ago. NOTHING stops you from implementing it now &#038; giving 1/3 of 543 seats to women the way TMC has done,&#8221; she said. PM Modi, in his address, termed the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, which sought 33% reservation for women and an expansion of seats to 816 ahead of the 2029 polls, a major setback for women nationwide, apologising for failing to secure its passage despite government efforts.“Today, I have come to speak to the mothers, sisters, and daughters of the country. Today, every citizen of India is seeing how the dreams of India’s women power have been crushed mercilessly. Despite our best efforts, we could not succeed. For this, I sincerely apologise to all mothers and sisters,&#8221; he said.&#8221;For us, national interest comes first. But for some people, when party interest becomes everything, then women’s empowerment and the nation’s interest suffer. That is what has happened this time as well. The selfish politics of parties like Congress, DMK, TMC and SP has cost the women of this country,&#8221; he added.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.&#8221;Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Summons Iran Envoy Summoned After Ships Targeted In Strait of Hormuz | WatchWomen’s Reservation Amendment Fails In Lok Sabha, Delimitation Bill Put On HoldYogi Adityanath Alleges ‘Identity Crisis’ In Bengal, Targets TMC Over GovernanceBJP Leaders Protest Outside Rahul&#8217;s Residence Over Women Quota Bill; Hema Malini, Bansuri Lead10th Indian Vessel Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Since Conflict Began&#8221;Women Were Being Used&#8221; Tharoor Backs Women’s Reservation, Warns On Delimitation Issue: “You’re Firing… After Clearance!” India-Flagged Ship’s Last Words Before Hormuz TurnbackNation Awaits PM Modi&#8217;s Address As Women Bill Fails And Hormuz Crisis Escalates‘Not A Failure Of The Government’: Why Rijiju Is Blaming The Opposition For Women’s Bill Defeat&#8217;Black Day For Centre&#8217;: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Blasts Delimitation &#8216;Conspiracy&#8217; By Modi Govt123Photostories6 healthy leaves you should add to your daily dietAkshaya Tritiya 2026: Buy these 5 things for good fortune5 grand palaces that are now world-famous museums7 factors driving real estate growth in India’s non-metro cities7 foods in your kitchen that actually came from PersiaAlia-Ranbir to Saif-Kareena: 5 celebrity weddings that completely rewrote the Indian shaadi style rulebook&#8217;The Devil Wears Prada 2&#8242; to &#8216;The Odyssey,&#8217; and more: Hollywood&#8217;s biggest 2026 Summer releases10 iconic biryani varieties in India you probably haven’t tried yetThings you should NEVER Do on Akshaya Tritiya based on your birth dateTop 5 residential hotspots in Nagpur for upscale living and long-term investment potential123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingIPL Orange Cap 2026VijayPM Modi LiveWorld Largest EconomySue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event</title>
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			<title>. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the failure of the women’s reservation bill was a setback for women across the country and apologised for not being able to ensure its passage despite efforts by his government.This follows a major setback for the government in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which proposed 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures and an increase in Lok Sabha seats to 816, was defeated. The proposal aimed to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 to implement women’s reservation ahead of the 2029 parliamentary elections, following a delimitation exercise based on the 2011 Census. It also planned to expand seats in state and Union Territory assemblies to accommodate the quota.Top quotes from PM&#8217;s address:“Today, I have come to speak to the mothers, sisters, and daughters of the country. 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			<title>PM Modi  NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Coimbatore on Saturday, where he said voters in Tamil Nadu would bring the NDA to power and remove the DMK government.“A new chapter is being written in the politics of Tamil Nadu. Tamil people are giving one clear message-NDA is in, DMK is out,” he said.   Watch Tamil Nadu elections 2026: Freebies war heats up between DMK, AIADMK &#038; rivals Speaking about the failure of the constitution amendment bill on women’s reservation in parliament yesterday, PM Modi said he felt pain and anger over the outcome. “Today, amid my people, I want to express my pain and anger. I personally appealed to all the political parties to support the bill. I told them clearly that they may take the credit; I have no objection. I only wanted sisters from ordinary families to come to the parliament and assemblies in greater numbers,” he said.Attacking the opposition including DMK and Congress for the bill&#8217;s failure, he said, “DMK, Congress and their allies made it a target of hatred and petty politics,” he said.Further targeting the ruling DMK for wearing black clothes in protest, on Thursday, he said, “By wearing black clothes, DMK cannot cover up their wrong intentions. People know your black deeds and you cannot escape them any longer.”The Prime Minister accused the party of failing to support women. He said the DMK “harms women” in Tamil Nadu and “doesn’t stand with women in parliament either,” adding that the party would get a response for its “anti-women stand.”&#8221;Why does it trouble DMK and Congress to see women rise? These one-family parties want power to remain confined within their own families,&#8221; he said, adding, &#8220;Tamil Nadu has reached two new levels: one family&#8217;s wealth and the state&#8217;s debt; DMK&#8217;s top family is becoming richer while each Tamil Nadu person faces increasing debt.&#8221;About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.&#8221;Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos: “You’re Firing… After Clearance!” India-Flagged Ship’s Last Words Before Hormuz TurnbackNation Awaits PM Modi&#8217;s Address As Women Bill Fails And Hormuz Crisis Escalates‘Not A Failure Of The Government’: Why Rijiju Is Blaming The Opposition For Women’s Bill Defeat&#8217;Black Day For Centre&#8217;: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Blasts Delimitation &#8216;Conspiracy&#8217; By Modi GovtIndia Reviews Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Extradition Request As Dhaka Pushes For TrialAllahabad High Court Directs FIR Against Rahul Gandhi, Revives Dual Citizenship Controversy‘I Saved Millions Of Lives’: &#8216;Peacemaker&#8217; Donald Trump’s Big India-Pakistan Ceasefire Claim ReturnsTrump Reverses Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Decision In 48 Hours, India Gets Fresh Buying WindowUkraine Envoy Rustem Umerov Meets Jaishankar, Ajit Doval In Delhi To Discuss Peace RoadmapModi Govt&#8217;s Women Quota Bill Crashes In Lok Sabha, Fails 2/3 Majority Test123Photostories5 grand palaces that are now world-famous museums7 factors driving real estate growth in India’s non-metro cities7 foods in your kitchen that actually came from PersiaAlia-Ranbir to Saif-Kareena: 5 celebrity weddings that completely rewrote the Indian shaadi style rulebook&#8217;The Devil Wears Prada 2&#8242; to &#8216;The Odyssey,&#8217; and more: Hollywood&#8217;s biggest 2026 Summer releases10 iconic biryani varieties in India you probably haven’t tried yetThings you should NEVER Do on Akshaya Tritiya based on your birth dateTop 5 residential hotspots in Nagpur for upscale living and long-term investment potentialIndian dishes astronauts took to space and why they chose themGetting married after 30? Have THESE 5 conversations first or regret it later123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingIPL Orange Cap 2026VijayPM Modi LiveNetanyahuSue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event</title>
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