India, June 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to make significant inroads into the opposition bloc in the upcoming Monsoon Session by easily securing the passage of the amendment bill related to the "Nari Shakti Vandan" (salute to women power) law in both Houses of Parliament. According to sources, government strategists have finalized the necessary arrangements. If this materializes, it will deal a major blow to the opposition, with the Congress party likely to be held primarily responsible.

Once the new Nari Shakti Vandan law is enacted, the subsequent delimitation of constituencies will make it difficult for many veteran leaders to secure safe seats; the opposition, in particular, will face a severe crisis. The government...