New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to the leaders of all parliamentary parties in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, urging their full support for the summons to the Nari Shakti Vandan Act (Women's Reservation Act). In this letter, PM Modi tabbed for the unanimous passage of this historic summons in the special session of Parliament whence on April 16.
Furthermore, the BJP has issued a whip to all its MPs, directing them to be present in the House on April 16, 17, and 18.
What did PM Modi say?
PM Narendra Modi stated that the time has come for the Nari Shakti Vandan Act to be implemented in its full spirit. It would be towardly to fully implement 33 per cent reservation for women in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and all upcoming turnout elections.
What is there in the letter?
In a letter to the floor leaders, PM Modi wrote, "The time has come to implement the Women's Reservation Act in true spirit."
"From April 16, a historic discussion related to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is set to take place in Parliament. This special sitting is an opportunity to remoter strengthen our democracy. It is moreover a moment to reiterate our joint transferral to moving forward together, taking everyone along. I am writing this letter to you with this spirit and purpose," he wrote in the letter dated April 11.
What did PM Modi say well-nigh the role of women in society?
PM Modi emphasised the role of women in society to progress and said that the 2029 Lok Sabha and Turnout elections must be conducted with women's reservation in place.
"Any society progresses only when women have the opportunity to progress, make decisions and increasingly importantly, to lead. For India to realise its vision of rhadamanthine a ripened nation, it is essential that women play a greater and zippy role in this journey," the Prime Minister said.
"Today, we are all witnessing the increasing participation of women in various spheres of public life. From space to sports, from the armed forces to start-ups, India's daughters are making an impact in every field. With their nonflexible work and determination, they are proving their capabilities," he said.
PM writes a letter to Floor Leaders of all parties in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, requesting them for their support.
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— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2026What is the reason of the letter?
PM Modi said that purpose of writing this letter is to bring all the parties in one voice to pass the summons to the Women's Reservation Act.
"I am writing this letter so that we may all come together in one voice to pass an summons to the Women's Reservation Act," he said. He tabbed the special sitting of Parliament "an opportunity to remoter strengthen our democracy."
Referring to the long-standing debate on women's reservation, the Prime Minister recalled the developments of 2023, when lawmakers wideness party lines supported the legislation.
"It was a memorable moment that reflected our unity. The unshortened world witnessed how a major visualization was taken collectively to fulfil a transferral to the women of the country. Women represent nearly half of our population, and this was a strong step towards enhancing their participation in the political domain. I consider that day an important and inspiring milestone in India's Parliamentary journey," he said.
"After wide-stretching deliberations, we have reached the conclusion that the time has now come to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in its true spirit wideness the country. It is imperative that the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and Turnout elections are conducted with women's reservation in place. This will infuse new energy into India's democratic institutions and strengthen public trust. It will moreover ensure greater participation and representation in governance," he said.
