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BJP MP Hails Women's Quota as "Doing Something for Bharat Mata"

The Lok Sabha has passed the historic Women's Reservation Bill, providing 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. BJP MP Shashank Mani Tripathi praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, framing the bill as an action for "Bharat Mata" beyond mere talk. The passage followed a marathon debate where the government clarified that southern states would receive proportionate seats despite the delimitation exercise. The opposition, however, raised concerns that the seat increase based on the 2011 census could reduce southern representation.

Key Points: Women's Reservation Bill Passes: PM Modi's "Historic Step"

  • Bill grants 33% quota for women
  • Passed with 251 AYES in Lok Sabha
  • Delimitation to increase seats to 850
  • Opposition raised concerns over southern states
  • PM Modi made appeal for passage
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"Instead of talking, we did something for Bharat Mata": Shashank Mani Tripathi on Women's Reservation bill

Lok Sabha passes Women's Reservation Bill with 251 votes. BJP MP Shashank Mani Tripathi praises PM Modi for the "historic step" for Bharat Mata.

"It's about time that instead of just talking about Bharat Mata, we did something for Bharat Mata. - Shashank Mani Tripathi"

New Delhi, April 17

BJP MP Shashank Mani Tripathi on Friday said the Women's Reservation Bill is a historic step and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appealing to the Opposition to ensure its passage.

He also said that this is the time to start doing something for Bharat Mata instead of just talking about it.

Speaking to ANI, Tripathi said, "The PM has made an impassioned and mature appeal to the opposition to make sure that this historic bill is passed... He clarified, and others also clarified, how nobody will be disadvantaged in this. The southern states will also get a proportionate number of seats. I think this was clarified... It's about time that instead of just talking about Bharat Mata, we did something for Bharat Mata."

His remarks comes as Lok Sabha today is set to continue discussion and vote on the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, which provides 33 per cent reservation to women in Parliament and State Assemblies, along with the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 extending it to Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, and the Delimitation Bill, which is set to increase and redraw Lok Sabha constituencies, increasing them up to 850.

Earlier on Thursday, the Lok Sabha held a marathon 12-hour session to discuss the amendments to the women's reservation bill, which removes the need to implement the bill only after the census is conducted.

As per the final division, there were a total of 251 AYES and 185 NOES out of the total 333 votes. With the 251 AYES majority, all three Bills, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Delimitation Bill, 2026, were introduced in the Lok Sabha.

Multiple leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussed the bill. Multiple Opposition leaders, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, and Congress leader KC Venugopal, also participated in the discussion.

The Opposition MPs raised concern over the constitutional amendment, to conduct the delimitation and increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha to 850, based on the 2011 census. The opposition alleged that the proposed legislation would shrink the representation of southern states in the House.

- ANI

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Rahul R
While I support women's reservation, the timing and bundling with delimitation feels political. Why not pass it as a standalone bill? The concerns of southern states about losing representation are valid and need a fair hearing.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's impressive to see such a significant constitutional change moving forward. The 12-hour marathon session shows the depth of discussion. Hope this leads to more women leaders in India!
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Aditya G
Finally! Action over empty promises. For true 'Bharat Mata ki seva', we need to empower our mothers and sisters. This bill is a step in the right direction. The clarification on southern states' seats was much needed.
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Kavya N
My only worry is that it shouldn't become a tool for political families to just field their wives and daughters. We need genuine women leaders from all backgrounds, not just dynasty politics in a new form.
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Vikram M
Good move, but implementation is key. Removing the census clause speeds things up, which is positive. Now, let's see how parties actually select women candidates. Will they get winnable seats?

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