New Delhi, April 9 (NationPress) On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video message advocating for united support of the Women’s Reservation Bill, asserting that the empowerment of women is crucial for realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

In a post on Instagram, PM Modi stated, "Implementing reservation for women in legislative bodies is essential now! This will enhance our democracy, making it more lively and inclusive. Any postponement of this reservation would be profoundly regrettable. I have articulated my views on this topic in an article."

In his video, PM Modi reached out to “mothers, sisters, and daughters,” emphasizing the nation’s ambition to evolve into a developed country by the centenary of its Independence in 2047. Drawing on his extensive experience in public service, he stressed the necessity of harnessing the full potential of “Matru Shakti” and “Nari Shakti” for the advancement of the nation.

“A few years back, we enacted the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam with the backing of all political factions. There is a collective desire for women to achieve 33% representation in the upcoming 2029 Lok Sabha elections,” he remarked.

The Prime Minister indicated that recent discussions with various political entities have mostly been positive, with many showing support for the initiative. He characterized the current sentiment surrounding the issue as optimistic and encouraging.

Referring to his article, PM Modi encouraged citizens to read and disseminate it widely, urging political parties to rally behind the legislation. He called for a unified effort during the Parliament sessions on April 16, 17, and 18.

“I urge everyone to unite and motivate all parties so that we can pass this significant bill and celebrate its success together,” he stated, expressing hope for widespread agreement on this matter.

PM Modi highlighted the immediate necessity for women’s reservation in legislative bodies, viewing it as a transformative measure that would invigorate India’s democracy. In the Op-Ed and a series of posts on the social media platform X, he called for unity among Members of Parliament to ensure the timely passage of this long-awaited legislation.

Stressing the importance of this proposed reform, the Prime Minister noted that any delay in implementing women’s reservation would be “deeply regrettable.” He affirmed that this initiative is more than just a policy choice; it is a historic imperative to bolster democratic institutions and guarantee equal representation.

On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet endorsed a draft amendment Bill to implement the Women’s Reservation Act by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.