Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered a forceful pitch for the proposed 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures, calling it a “historic and game-changing” reform and asserting that empowering women is fundamental to India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation.
PM Modi calls women’s reservation a historic reform and urges citizens to support it, linking the move to India’s democratic future and upcoming parliamentary discussions.
Officials said the Sammelan will serve as a key platform to highlight the implementation of the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam,’ which was passed by Parliament in September 2023.
In a post on platform X, PM Modi stated: "Nari Shakti is at the heart of India’s future. As Bharat enters Amrit Kaal, the term is no longer just a slogan; it is a national mission… A very prudent introspection by Union Minister Smt @Annapurna4BJP. Do read!"
On the occasion of International Women's Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that every woman owns the strength and power to shape her world, as she is not weaker than anyone or inferior.
In a vibrant celebration of International Women’s Day, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, joined by state sports ministers, athletes, and administrators, flagged off a special cycle rally at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana today.
Addressing a public gathering after launching various schemes in Navsari district of Gujarat on the occasion of International Women's Day, he emphasised that respecting women is the first step towards a nation's development and in this spirit, Bharat has now taken the path of women-led development.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday that on the International Women's Day on March 8, he would hand over his social media accounts on X and Instagram to some inspiring women of the country from different fields for a day during which they will share their work and experiences with the countrymen.
"I have a firm belief in the strengths and capabilities of our Karyakartas. We have to make our booths stronger and stronger. We must put all our energy into ensuring that we cross 400 this time," he said.
The tableau of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) highlighted its commitment to gender inclusivity.
