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PM Modi Urges 33% Women Reservation In Lok Sabha, State Assemblies

PM Modi calls for greater women representation, 33% reservation in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sat, 15 August 2026 at 10:02 am
PM Modi Urges 33% Women Reservation In Lok Sabha, State Assemblies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged all political parties to ensure 33% representation for women in State Legislative Assemblies and the Lok Sabha.

The Prime Minister made this appeal while addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Saturday. He emphasized the importance of women's leadership in shaping the country's policies.

PM Modi highlighted the significant contribution of women representatives in Panchayats, Municipalities, and Municipal Corporations. He mentioned that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was passed in Parliament to strengthen women's representation in politics.

However, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which proposed 33% women's reservation in legislatures, failed to move ahead with implementation after it fell in the Lok Sabha on April 17. The Bill required a two-thirds majority of members present and voting, but it did not receive the necessary support.

The Prime Minister emphasized the need for greater representation of women in politics, stating that it is essential for the country's progress. He appealed to all political parties to come forward and ensure 33% representation for women in the State Legislative Assemblies and the Lok Sabha.

This move is expected to empower women and provide them with a greater voice in the country's decision-making process. The Prime Minister's appeal is seen as a significant step towards promoting gender equality and women's representation in Indian politics.

In recent years, the government has implemented various initiatives to empower women, including the goal of making three crore sisters 'Lakhpati Didis' (women earning an annual income of at least one lakh rupees). The Prime Minister stated that this goal has been surpassed, and now the focus is on further empowering women.

The Prime Minister's call for greater women representation in politics is a significant development in the country's efforts to promote gender equality. It is expected to have a positive impact on the country's progress and development.

The implementation of 33% women's reservation in legislatures is a long-pending demand, and the Prime Minister's appeal is seen as a major step towards achieving this goal. The success of this initiative will depend on the support of all political parties and the willingness to work together to promote gender equality.

In conclusion, the Prime Minister's appeal for greater women representation in politics is a significant development in the country's efforts to promote gender equality. It is expected to have a positive impact on the country's progress and development, and it is hoped that all political parties will come together to support this initiative.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is a law passed in Parliament to strengthen women's representation in politics.

What is the proposed women's reservation in legislatures

The proposed women's reservation in legislatures is 33%.

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