Women's Reservation Bill: 'Stalled for over three decades,' leaders hail passage of bill, demand swift implementation
leadership of PM Modi that the Women's Reservation Bill, stalled for over three decades, was passed in the Parliament." The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) unanimously passed the Women's Reservation Bill, garnering support from 214 members, and none opposed it. The members expressed their approval through enthusiastic desk-thumping. Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and extended their greetings.
A day earlier, the Lok Sabha (House of the People) also passed the Bill, with a significant majority of 454 members voting in favour of the legislation, while two members opposed it. Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan said, “The bill has been passed in both House. This is a historic moment the women in our country.
We demanded the bill to be implemented immediately and include OBC reservations as well." Meanwhile, BJP MP Sushil Modi hailed Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and called it a historic moment. “All the members have experienced the history of every moment that how society is changing. The face of the Parliament is changing.
We are proud that we are a part of this historic moment and to get the opportunity to pass this bill which will change the image of the country and the Parliament." Also Read: Check out these sharp quotes of wit and humour by Amit Shah at Lok Sabha Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the women MPs after the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. "It is gladdening to see the torchbearers of change come together to celebrate the very legislation they have championed. With the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, India stands at the cusp of a brighter, more inclusive future with our Nari Shakti being at the core of this transformation." tweeted PM Modi.
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