While education, women-centric welfare measures and others contribute to more women voters, it also shifts the focus on women representatives in the nation's political turf.

Besides targeting the Congress on ‘Shakti’ remark during the conclusion of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai, PM Modi called out the state government for plundering people’s wealth.

Taking a swipe at the opposition, PM Modi said, "Whenever I have spoken about the empowerment of women, parties like Congress made fun of me and insulted me. Modi's schemes are the result of on-ground experiences." He also lauded the achievements of Lakhpati Didis, who have excelled with the support of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission

PM Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally here, said whatever happened with women in Sandeshkhali “is a matter of shame”.