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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called it a defining moment for India’s democracy as he strongly pitched for greater representation of women in policymaking while addressing the women’s reservation Bill and delimitation in the Lok Sabha during a special session of Parliament.As the Bill was tabled in the lower house, he asserted, “we will give India a new direction,” while also hailing India as the “mother of democracy.”PM Modi pushed back against the opposition’s criticism, stating there was “no need to give it a political colour.”The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, which provides 33% reservation for women in legislatures, is currently linked to the delimitation process in the Lok Sabha. The government is aiming to implement the quota ahead of the 2029 general elections by introducing amendments to the 2023 Act and a constitutional change to delink delimitation from the 2027 census.
Top quotes from PM Modi
- “Discussion on this important Bill began this morning. Many members have raised various issues, and we will provide detailed and accurate information to the House. There are some defining moments in a nation’s life — when the mindset of society and the capability of leadership come together to turn them into lasting legacies. In the history of India’s parliamentary democracy, this is one such moment.”
- “When this idea was first conceived 25–30 years ago, it should have been implemented. Today, we have brought it to a mature stage.”
- “Ours is the mother of democracy. Our democratic journey spans thousands of years, and all of us in this House have the opportunity to add a new dimension to it.”
- “This is an important moment in the history of India’s parliamentary democracy. It should have been implemented 20–25 years ago. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to bring half of our population into national policymaking.”
- “In the 21st century, India is moving forward with renewed confidence. A defining moment has arrived, linked to our resolve of building a ‘Viksit Bharat’. This vision goes beyond infrastructure or economic indicators — it requires that 50% of the population actively participates in policymaking.”
- “We are already late due to various reasons. Whether we admit it publicly or not, we all recognise this. I would advise those trying to politicise this issue — the women of the country have not forgiven those who opposed this Bill.”
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