Calling women representation the need of the hour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to all political parties to come together and ensure 33 per cent representation for women in State Legislative Assemblies and the Lok Sabha.
The Prime Minister said women’s leadership is essential for shaping the country’s policies.
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, PM Modi said, “My dear fellow citizens, today in Panchayats, Municipalities, and Municipal Corporations, our women public representatives are guiding the nation in very large numbers, solving local challenges, and providing exceptionally capable and empowering leadership. “Today, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, standing under the shadow of the Tricolor, I earnestly appeal to and urge all political parties of our nation: Come forward and celebrate the strength and capability of our women. Keeping this in mind, we passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament. Talking about his government’s resolve to make India self-reliant, PM Modi highlighted the country’s semiconductor programme and bid to ensure energy security. “We are moving forward with a firm resolve towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Step forward in honor of our women, and as swiftly as possible, ensure our mothers and sisters receive 33% representation in the State Legislative Assemblies and the Lok Sabha so that they can actively contribute to shaping India’s policies,” he said. But for one reason or another, in the political arena over the last 40 years, this dream had persistently fallen victim to political games and political battlegrounds. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 was passed in both Houses of Parliament, but failed to move ahead with implementation after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill fell in the Lok Sabha on April 17, not being able to receive the constitutionally required two-thirds majority of members present and voting. the Opposition is against delimitation and want the women’s quota to be implemented in the existing strength of the legislature While the Centre has linked women’ quota to the Delimitation Bill arguing that 33% reservation will be implemented with the increase in the number of seats in Parliament and state legislature.
He highlighted the contribution of women representatives in Panchayats, Municipalities and Municipal Corporations and said the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was passed in Parliament with the aim of strengthening women’s representation in politics. Pitching for a consensus on the issue, the Prime Minister asked the political parties to “take credit” for the landmark move and ensure that the women get their due without delay. Make in India, Swadeshi, Vocal for Local — the hearts of Indians are increasingly connecting with all these efforts,” he said. He said while semiconductors have long been in discussion around the world, India entered the field only recently.
Earlier reporting noted: Semiconductor plants, energy security: PM Modi renews push for ‘aatmanirbhar Bharat’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his call for making India ‘aatmanirbhar’ as he addressed the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day. Earlier reporting noted: In his 13th Independence Day speech, the prime minister emphasised that India must not remain dependent on other countries and enhance its own capabilities. Earlier reporting noted: PM Modi hailed India’s semiconductor programme as a key measure towards achieving self-reliance.
