Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter addressed to women across the country, stressing the importance of the legislation that seeks to reserve 33% seats for them in legislative bodies. He wrote that women across India appreciated the initiatives to ensure quotas.
“In the next two days, on the 16th of this month, Parliament will meet again to discuss an important constitutional amendment related to Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam. Hopefully, it will be passed. I see there is tremendous enthusiasm towards this. Women from all over the country are expressing their happiness at having a stronger opportunity to contribute to building Vixit Bharat.” [developed India]”, books.
Modi, on Monday, addressed a seminar on the issue of women’s reservation and said Parliament is on the verge of creating history by passing amendments to the bill passed in 2023 to fast-track its implementation by 2029.
“All of you, Nari Shakti, are leaving your mark in every aspect of national life, and this active contribution is one of the most joyful developments of our time,” he said.
A three-day session will begin on April 16 to introduce and pass bills seeking to speed up implementation of reservation for women and establish a demarcation commission.
Modi expressed his confidence that the upcoming draft law will represent a historic step towards strengthening democracy and ensuring fair representation. As the country moves towards 2047, when India completes 100 years of independence, equal participation of women in decision-making will be key to building a developed nation, he said.
He urged lawmakers to cross party lines and vote to pass the bills. “India’s girls cannot be asked to wait indefinitely for what is rightfully theirs. When women’s voices become stronger in our legislatures, the voice of democracy itself becomes stronger.”
