India, April 23 -- Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday criticised opposition parties over recent developments in Parliament, alleging that the events exposed their "anti-women mindset" and focus on power politics, while reiterating the government's emphasis on women's empowerment.

Addressing a press conference after the Haryana Cabinet meeting in Gurugram, Saini said, "What happened in Parliament has exposed the true face of the opposition. Their actions show that they are against women's empowerment and want to limit their participation", adding that such incidents would be remembered as a "dark chapter" in the country's history.

Highlighting women-centric initiatives, Saini said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, women...