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Modi Govt Calls Special Session to Fast-Track Women's Reservation from 2029

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde praised the Women's Reservation Bill as a matter of pride and a step for women's empowerment by Prime Minister Modi. PM Modi announced a special session of Parliament to ensure the reservation's benefits apply from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. He assured that states which have performed well in population control will not face a reduction in their seat allocation. The move aims to increase women's participation in national decision-making, with the Lok Sabha set to expand its seats to accommodate the quota.

Key Points: Special Parliament Session for Women's Reservation Bill from 2029

  • Special Parliament session April 16-18
  • 33% quota for women in Lok Sabha & assemblies
  • To be effective from 2029 elections
  • States with good population control won't lose seats
  • Bill pending for over 40 years
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"Our sisters should be gain self-respect": Eknath Shinde on Women's Reservation Bill

PM Modi announces a special session to implement 33% women's quota from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, hailed as a historic step for empowerment.

"Our sisters should gain self-respect; they should be self-reliant. - Eknath Shinde"

Thane, April 6

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that Women's Reservation Bill is a matter of pride for women and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken this step for their empowerment.

"Prime Minister Modi is advancing the country, bringing glory to the nation. Our country's economy is strengthening... In such a situation, our women, our sisters, should gain self-respect; they should be self-reliant. This is a matter of pride for women... PM Modi has taken this step for the empowerment of women," Shinde told reporters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the government has called a special session of Parliament on April 16, 17, and 18 so that benefit of women's reservation comes into force from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls and said states that have done good work in population control will not face any loss in terms of seats.

Addressing a campaign rally here, the Prime Minister referred to the efforts by the BJP government to empower women and said the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was passed during the rule of the party-led NDA government.

"So far, the BJP government at the Centre has reached every kind of basic facility to our sisters. We have made 3 crore sisters Lakhpati Didis, but it is very necessary that the role of women increases even more in the decisions being made for the country. Therefore, our government has enacted a law to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Efforts are now being made to ensure that sisters across the country, including West Bengal, benefit from this starting from the Lok Sabha elections in 2029," he said.

PM Modi said that an increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats will benefit women and all states.

"Therefore, the government has scheduled a special session of Parliament on April 16, 17, and 18. This right of our mothers and sisters has been pending for 40 years. Any further delay is not right. From Cooch Behar, I once again assure all states of the country that those states that have done good work in population control will not face any loss in terms of seats," he said.

Lok Sabha has 543 seats and a proposed 50 per cent increase will take the number to 816, with 273 (about a third) reserved for women.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Good move, but the talk of "self-respect" feels a bit patronizing. Women already have self-respect. What they need are equal opportunities and a safe environment to thrive. The reservation is a tool, not a gift.
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Sarah B
As someone living in India for work, I find this fascinating. Increasing women's representation in parliament can bring diverse perspectives to policymaking. The link to population control incentives is an interesting, if controversial, angle.
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Aditya G
Finally! This bill was stuck for decades. Better late than never. Hope it leads to more women-centric policies on education, safety, and healthcare. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
The Lakhpati Didi initiative is great, but real empowerment means a seat at the decision-making table. 33% reservation is a solid start. Let's ensure qualified women get tickets, not just relatives of male politicians. 💪
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Vikram M
Practical concern: Increasing Lok Sabha seats will be a massive administrative and financial exercise. While the intent for women's representation is good, the execution needs to be transparent and efficient. The special session is a positive step.

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