They committed foeticide: PM Modi's big attack on Opposition

A day after the women’s reservation bill was rejected in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday, delivering a speech that mixed regret with sharp political attacks.

From apologising to women across the country to accusing the Opposition of “foeticide” of their rights, his remarks intensified the political battle over the stalled legislation.

Here are the top 10 quotes from his address:

TOP 10 QUOTES

1. “Today I'm here to discuss an important issue, especially for the women of this country.”
2. “Every citizen of this country is witnessing how women's progress has stalled.”
3. “Despite our best efforts, we haven't succeeded. Amendments could not be made in the Nari Shakti Adhiniyam.”
4. “I apologise to all the mothers and sisters of the nation for this.”
5. “Opposition has committed a kind of foeticide of women’s rights.”
6. “Our women’s dreams have been crushed midway.”
7. “For us, the nation’s interest is paramount. But when some place party interest above national interest, women and the country have to bear the consequences.”
8. “Due to the selfish politics of parties like Congress, DMK, TMC and the Samajwadi Party, the women of the country have suffered.”
9. “What happened in Parliament was not just desk thumping, but an attack on the dignity and self respect of women.”
10. “A woman may forget many things, but she never forgets her insult.”

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