During a session in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reassured lawmakers from southern states that proposed amendments to expedite 33% women's reservation in Parliament by 2029 would not lead to a loss of political power for any region. The amendments include increasing the overall number of Lok Sabha seats by 50% and conducting delimitation based on the 2011 census. Modi addressed concerns from opposition parties regarding the potential impact on proportional representation, asserting that the relative strengths of states would remain unchanged. He emphasized the need for unity in passing the constitutional amendment bill, which requires a two-thirds majority. Modi argued that the push for women's representation is a long-overdue correction for historical injustices, stating that it is not merely a gift but a rightful claim that has been denied for decades. He called for collective action to enhance democracy and decision-making in India, highlighting the increasing political engagement of women at the grassroots level. Modi also responded to demands for quotas for women from other backward classes, stating that the focus should first be on achieving the 33% reservation for women.