Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation, a day after a government-backed Bill proposing 33 per cent reservation for women failed in the Lok Sabha amid opposition from the Congress and its allies.The Prime Minister, who did not speak after the Bill fell, is expected to make his own and the BJP-led NDA’s stand on the women’s reservation issue clear.I seek forgiveness from all women of the country: PM ModiApril 18, 2026 8:38 pmI seek forgiveness from all women of the country: PM Modi on bill related to women’s reservation getting defeated in Lok SabhaEvery citizen of India is watching how dreams of our women have been crushed: PM ModiApril 18, 2026 8:35 pmEvery citizen of India is watching how dreams of our women have been crushed: PM ModiPM Modi to address nation at 8.30 pmApril 18, 2026 8:32 pmPrime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation tonight at 8.30 pm, a day after a government-backed Bill proposing 33 per cent reservation for women failed in the Lok Sabha amid opposition from the Congress and its allies.