The North News
New Delhi, April 13
India could be on the verge of a defining political shift, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Parliament may soon “create new history” by advancing the implementation of the women’s reservation law to 2029. The law, formally known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, was passed unanimously in 2023, reflecting rare political consensus. It guarantees one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies — a move supporters say could reshape the country’s political landscape.
“Our country’s Parliament is close to creating a new history — one that will realise the visions of the past and fulfil the resolutions of the future. It is a resolve for an egalitarian India, where social justice is not merely a slogan, but a natural part of our work culture and decision-making process,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. He added that when the law was introduced in 2023, it was passed unanimously, with a shared demand across parties — including the opposition — to implement it by 2029. He said the long wait could end during the extended Budget session scheduled from 16 to 18 April, when Parliament is expected to consider and pass the amendments.
Parliament is expected to take up the proposed amendments during a special three-day sitting from 16 to 18 April. If passed, the changes would expand the Lok Sabha to 816 seats, with 273 reserved for women.
