I make this argument as a Member of Parliament who supported, with conviction, the original 106th Amendment in 2023, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam itself. 5 min read Apr 27, 2026 07:06 PM IST First published on: Apr 27, 2026 at 07:06 PM IST “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practise to deceive.” This Walter Scott quote is a fine summary of the events of the past week. On the evening of April 18, a day after the decisive defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, the Prime Minister announced a broadcast to the nation. In this 30-minute “address”, the Prime Minister named and blamed the Indian National Congress close to 60 times. Those expecting an appeal founded upon course correction were again left surprised to hear yet another attempt to mislead the nation and the old rhetoric of perpetually blaming the Opposition. The speech ended with a characteristic flourish: The Prime Minister asking forgiveness of women voters.…