Modi Attacks Rivals After Failed Bid to Fast-Track Women’s Quota

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a vehement attack on opposition parties a day after his proposed amendments to expand Parliament and accelerate the reservation of at least a third of seats for women were struck down by rivals.

“The opposition has committed a grave mistake by opposing the women’s reservation bill and will be punished by the people,” Modi said in a televised address on Saturday evening. “Parties that opposed the law are taking India’s women for granted.”