संसद आणि विधानसभेत महिलांना ३३% आरक्षण देण्यासाठी राजकीय मतभेद...
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Delivering his address to the nation from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fervent appeal to all political parties to rise above partisan politics and facilitate the swift implementation of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
Emphasizing that political aspirations surrounding women's representation have been caught up in political skirmishes for over four decades, the Prime Minister urged leaders across the political spectrum to step forward as champions of women's empowerment. He explicitly noted that parties are free to take credit for the landmark reform, provided that the country's women are granted their rightful constitutional rights and policymaking opportunities without further delay.
Highlighting the historic passage of the *Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam* (The Constitution 106th Amendment Act), Prime Minister Modi stated that the legislation represents a monumental step toward embedding gender equity into the core of national governance. He pointed out that while women are already demonstrating exceptional leadership at local self-governance levels—including Panchayats, Municipalities, and Municipal Corporations—it is essential that their voice, vision, and administrative capability are integrated into national and state-level legislative policymaking to accelerate progress toward a developed nation (*Viksit Bharat*).
Empowering Women Beyond Legislative Enclosures
Underlining the broader transformative shift in rural and urban economies, the Prime Minister celebrated the monumental milestones achieved through women-led self-help groups and welfare initiatives. He highlighted that the government has already surpassed its ambitious target of creating three crore 'Lakhpati Didis' across rural India and is now actively scaling the initiative toward a target of six crore financially independent women. This expansion, coupled with rising female participation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), sports, and entrepreneurship, demonstrates that Indian women are driving the nation's economic momentum.
Civic scholars and political analysts noted that the Prime Minister’s call for political consensus aims to overcome procedural hurdles surrounding delimitation and administrative steps required to bring the 33% reservation into force. By urging political parties to prioritize gender equity over electoral battles, the address sets a constructive tone for upcoming parliamentary proceedings, reinforcing the national commitment to inclusive governance and equal democratic representation.
A Universal Call to Action for Gender Parity
Concluding his remarks on women's empowerment, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that giving women a 33% share in lawmaking bodies is not an act of benevolence, but a constitutional right that honors their contribution to nation-building. He reiterated that when women are given equal decision-making power in formulating laws, the resulting policies become far more empathetic, comprehensive, and impactful for future generations.
The appeal resonated widely across civil society organizations and women's advocacy groups, who welcomed the Prime Minister's emphasis on swift execution. As the nation moves forward in its *Amrit Kaal* journey, ensuring robust female leadership within parliamentary corridors remains a core pillar of India's democratic maturity and global leadership goals.