PM Modi Advocates for Women's Reservation Ahead of 2029 Elections
Democracy will be stronger if 2029 polls are held with women’s reservation in place: PM Modi
Hindustan Times
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of implementing women's reservation in the upcoming 2029 Lok Sabha and assembly elections to strengthen Indian democracy. He urged Parliament to pass amendments to the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' during special sessions starting April 16, 2024.
- 01PM Modi believes women's reservation will enhance democracy in India.
- 02The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' aims to reserve one-third of legislative seats for women.
- 03Amendments are necessary to ensure the reservation is effective by the 2029 elections.
- 04The current law would delay enforcement until 2034 without these changes.
- 05Modi encourages women to advocate for this constitutional amendment.
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In a recent letter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that Indian democracy would be significantly strengthened if the 2029 Lok Sabha and state assembly elections are conducted with women's reservation fully implemented. He highlighted the need for the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' amendments to be passed during the special sittings of Parliament starting on April 16, 2024. The Women's Reservation Act, passed in September 2023, mandates that one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies be reserved for women. If the amendments are approved, the number of Lok Sabha seats will increase to 816, with 273 reserved for women. Without these amendments, the reservation would not take effect until 2034 due to its dependency on the completion of the delimitation exercise following the 2027 Census. Modi urged women across India to rally support for this historic legislative change.
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The implementation of women's reservation will empower women in India and enhance their representation in governance, potentially influencing policy decisions that affect women's rights and issues.
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