The Economic Times

A defining pivot: PM Narendra Modi frames womens reservation bill and delimitation as Parliaments moment of reckoning

Narendra Modi described the womens reservation and delimitation bills as a defining moment for Parliament, saying they will shape Indias political future and strengthen inclusive governance. He defended womens reservation as a national reform beyond politics, while accusing opposition parties of hypocrisy for backing quotas at the local level but resisting them in Parliament. Modi also highlighted the growing political role of women at the grassroots and warned that those opposing the move could face long-term political consequences.