I appeal to all parties to support reservation for women in Parliament: PM Modi
The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, is intended to implement one-third women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha and the legislative assembly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on Saturday, urging all political parties to support a reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. Speaking about the progress made by women in local governance, Modi called for swift passage of the Constitution amendment bill to introduce a 33% women's quota in the Lok Sabha for the 2029 elections.
He expressed disappointment that this dream had been repeatedly overshadowed by political agendas over the past four decades. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for women's active participation in shaping India's policies, and appealed for their representation in decision-making bodies. The opposition parties, however, dismissed Modi's appeal as a dishonest claim, citing the government's failure to implement the women's reservation bill in the existing Lok Sabha.
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