The Times of India

Mentioned Congress 59 times, women barely: Kharge leads opposition charge on PM Modi's speech

Opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, and D.K. Shivakumar have strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of misrepresenting facts regarding the women's reservation bill. They contend the government used the bill as a political shield for delimitation, not genuine empowerment, and that the bill's passage was deliberately stalled. Leaders emphasized Congress's long-standing support for women's representation.