Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised that fifty per cent of the country’s population should be made a part of decision-making process. He said, Nari Shakti is playing an instrumental role in the development of the country, and this is the need of the hour to give them due representation in the policy-making. He was making his remarks during the discussion on the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha today. The Prime Minister stated that no one should operate under the arrogant illusion that they are magnanimously giving something to the women of India, as it is their right. He emphasized that the entire political establishment is collectively guilty of withholding this right for decades, making this bill a necessary act of atonement.
The Prime Minister appealed to the opposition parties not to give this historic legislation a political colour, as it will be beneficial for all and for the democracy of the country. He said, those who will oppose this legislation now will face the consequences in the future. Mr. Modi said, this will play a crucial role in shaping the direction and future of the country. He stressed that a developed India is not limited only to infrastructure, railways, or economic indicators, but also requires the equal participation of women. He said, the government wants the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ in policymaking.
The Prime Minister said that women’s participation in country’s parliamentary democracy is not just about numbers, but a commitment to democratic values. He said, out of around six thousand 700 block Panchayats, nearly two thousand 700 Panchayats are led by women. Mr Modi said that country which is progressing today has a significant contribution from women and this must be acknowledged. He said, when this experience becomes part of the House, it will multiply the efficiency many times.
The Prime Minister asserted that no injustice will be done to any state while implementing this law. Mr Modi added that whatever delimitation was carried out in the past, and the proportions that have been followed since then, will remain unchanged.
The Meghalaya government has extended its complete support to the women’s reservation bill. Chief Minister Shri Conrad K Sangma today said that his government and his party, the National People’s Party (NPP), completely support this decision. Terming the bill a positive democratic reform, the Chief Minister urged all political parties and organisations across society to extend their support to the bill. He also gave credit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this bold decision.
