Ahead of a key vote in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged all political parties to support the women's reservation legislation, calling it a long-pending step towards equitable representation.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said Parliament has been holding detailed discussions on the Bill, with deliberations continuing late into the night and into the following day.
He asserted that the government has addressed “all apprehensions and misconceptions” with facts, adding that concerns raised during the debate have been adequately clarified.
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Modi noted that the issue of women's reservation has remained pending for nearly four decades and stressed the need to ensure fair participation of women in legislative decision-making.
He said it was time to secure the “rightful due” for half of the country's population.
With voting expected shortly, the Prime Minister called on lawmakers to take a “sensitive decision” in favour of the Bill.
"In a short while from now, voting will take place in the Lok Sabha. I urge and appeal to all political parties to reflect carefully and take a sensitive decision by voting in favour of women's reservation. On behalf of our Nari Shakti, I also request all members not to do anything that may hurt the sentiments of women across India. Crores of women are watching us…our intent and our decisions. I once again request that everyone support the amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam," said Modi.
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In another post, PM Modi asked the member of Parliament to reflect upon their conscience, remembering the women in their own families.
"The legislation to ensure women's reservation in legislative bodies is a significant opportunity to do justice to women of our nation. Please do not deprive our Nari Shakti of new opportunities. If this amendment is passed unanimously, it will further empower the women of our country and strengthen our democracy."
Urging Parliamentarians to come together today to create history, Modi added, "Let us ensure that the women of India, who are half of the nation's population, receive their rightful due."
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