Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has claimed that the failure to pass the constitutional amendment bill in the Lok Sabha reveals the opposition parties’ anti-women mentality, and it was a ‘Black Day’ for Indian democracy. Saha’s statement came after the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 was defeated. “Black Day for Indian democracy, opposition’s anti-women mindset exposed. The failure to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill-2026 in Lok Sabha reveals the Congress, TMC, DMK, SP, and INDIA alliance’s deep-seated anti-women mentality,” he said. “This is a dark chapter in our democracy. It’s not just a bill’s defeat; it’s the shattering of millions of sisters’ trust in a brighter future. While we envision ‘Nari Shakti’ empowerment, the opposition’s narrow mindset has erected a wall on their path. This is an insult to their dreams and strength,” Saha said. “The opposition’s insult to Nari Shakti will cost them dearly. This rage won’t stop. From 2029 Lok Sabha polls to every local election, India’s women will teach a harsh lesson to those who trample their aspirations. Remember, this wrath marks the beginning of the political end of opposition,” he added.
