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