PM Modi Urges Swift Passage of Women's Reservation Bill
"Time To End Decades Of Waiting": PM Modi On Women's Quota Law
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgent need for the Women's Reservation Bill during a recent event in New Delhi, calling for cooperation from all political parties. He highlighted the significance of women's empowerment in shaping India's future and announced a special parliamentary session on April 16-18 to discuss the bill.
- 01PM Modi advocates for the Women's Reservation Bill, emphasizing its importance for women's empowerment.
- 02A special parliamentary session is scheduled for April 16-18 to discuss the bill's implementation.
- 03The bill aims to reserve seats for women in legislative bodies, using 2011 census data due to delays in the new census.
- 04PM Modi noted the unanimous support for the bill when it was introduced in 2023.
- 05Increased women's participation in governance has proven to enhance decision-making processes.
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During the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the swift passage of the Women's Reservation Bill, which aims to reserve legislative seats for women. He stated that the time has come to end decades of waiting for women's empowerment in India, urging all political parties to cooperate for its implementation. The bill, introduced in 2023, received unanimous support from all parties, with a collective demand to enact it by 2029. Due to delays in the new census, the government plans to use data from the 2011 census for the bill's implementation. PM Modi highlighted the vital role women have played in India's governance, noting their significant contributions in key positions such as President and Finance Minister. He emphasized that enhancing women's representation in decision-making leads to more sensitive and responsive governance, citing the success of initiatives like the Jal Jeevan Mission as an example.
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The passage of the Women's Reservation Bill could significantly increase women's representation in Indian politics, leading to more inclusive governance.
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