India, April 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress of opposing women's political empowerment, alleging the party blocked the 33% reservation bill in Parliament.

Addressing a rally in Bankura ahead of state elections, the Prime Minister said the party had "betrayed the sisters of Bengal."

"The women of Bengal wanted 33% reservation. Modi ensured this. but Trinamool did not want more daughters to become MLAs and MPs," he said.

He further alleged that the Trinamool "conspired" with the Indian National Congress to block the legislation.

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