Indian Parliament Set to Pass Women’s Reservation Bill, Modi Calls It a Historic Decision

March 30, Kathmandu — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Indian Parliament is on the verge of making history with the Women’s Reservation Bill. Speaking at the ‘Nari Shakti Bandhan Sammelan’ held at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi on Monday, he said the long wait for women’s representation from state assemblies to the national parliament is coming to an end.

Prime Minister Modi described April 16, 17, and 18 as significant days marking the conclusion of this anticipation. Recalling the first step taken in 2023 with the ‘Nari Shakti Bandhan Act’ introduced in the new parliament building, he informed that a special session will be held during the budget session starting on April 16 to implement the bill promptly and ensure women’s participation in democracy.

He asserted that this decision is one of the most important of the 21st century, expressing confidence that the path for women to enter Parliament will become much smoother. Modi also highlighted that recent government initiatives have economically empowered women, and their current roles must no longer be overlooked.