Modi Urges Parties to Implement 33% Women’s Quota in Parliament
Modi said parties should back the measure without turning women’s representation into a political fight, saying the issue has been stalled for 40 years.
- On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort, urging political parties to ensure 33% representation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies so they can "actively contribute to shaping India's policies."
- Modi noted women's representation has fallen victim to 'political games and political battlegrounds' over 40 years, despite Parliament passing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to empower representatives in Panchayats, Municipalities, and Municipal Corporations.
- Congress spokesperson Anil Yadav argued the government should implement the reservation immediately without conditions, criticizing the administration for linking women's representation to political disputes rather than acting on existing legislation.
- The Prime Minister emphasized self-reliance in energy to reduce vulnerability to external sources, citing Parliament's passage of the SHANTI Act and a target to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047.
- India is positioned as a contender to host the 2036 Olympics, with a nationwide talent hunt launching for youths aged 5 to 15 to expand sports disciplines and strengthen the nation's global standing.
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Modi seeks unity on women's quota in Independence Day address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to opposition parties to support the delimitation-linked Women's Reservation Bill, highlighting its 40-year struggle. The bill aims to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures and increase Lok Sabha seats, requiring a two-thirds majority for passage. Despite previous setbacks and ongoing efforts to secure numbers, the government continues to push for this crucial legislation.
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