New Delhi, April 16, 2026 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the opposition not to politicize the Women’s Reservation Law, calling it a decision in the national interest.
🗣️ Key Highlights:
▪️ PM appealed for unity, saying the move is about empowering women, not politics
▪️ Assured that no state will face injustice in the delimitation process
▪️ Warned that those who opposed women’s quota earlier faced electoral backlash
📜 Bills Introduced in Lok Sabha:
▪️ Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill
▪️ Delimitation Bill
▪️ Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill
📊 Voting Outcome:
✔️ 251 MPs supported the Bill
❌ 185 MPs opposed it
👩⚖️ The legislation aims to ensure greater participation of women in decision-making across Parliament and Assemblies.
This marks a crucial moment in India’s democratic journey towards gender representation and inclusive governance.
