Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who served as India's first woman President from 2007 to 2012, commended the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This landmark legislation, known as the Women's Reservation Bill, reserves one-third of seats in legislative bodies for women and was passed in 2023. Patil described the amendment as a transformative reform that strengthens women's representation in India's democratic framework. She highlighted the importance of this initiative in fostering gender equality and inclusive governance, stating that it would lead to more balanced policymaking. The former President expressed confidence that the bill would motivate women, particularly from rural and marginalized communities, to take on leadership roles. A special session of Parliament is scheduled to convene to focus on the bill's implementation, which aims to be based on the 2011 Census rather than the 2027 Census, ensuring it comes into effect before the 2029 general elections. Patil concluded her letter by commending all stakeholders involved in this significant reform.