'Defining Moment In Nation's Democratic Journey': PM Modi After Women's Quota Bill Gets Parliament Nod
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also thanked all the Rajya Sabha members for unanimously voting in favour of the Women’s Reservation Bill.
New Delhi: Hailing the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Parliament as a “defining moment” in the country’s democratic journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the development will usher in an era of “stronger representation and empowerment for the women.”
He also thanked all the Rajya Sabha members for unanimously voting in favour of the Bill.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi posted, “A defining moment in our nation's democratic journey! Congratulations to 140 crore Indians. I thank all the Rajya Sabha MPs who voted for the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Such unanimous support is indeed gladdening. With the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament, we usher in an era of stronger representation and empowerment for the women of India. This is not merely a legislation; it is a tribute to the countless women who have made our nation. India has been enriched by their resilience and contributions.”
A defining moment in our nation's democratic journey! Congratulations to 140 crore Indians.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 21, 2023
I thank all the Rajya Sabha MPs who voted for the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Such unanimous support is indeed gladdening.
With the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in…
“As we celebrate today, we are reminded of the strength, courage, and indomitable spirit of all the women of our nation. This historic step is a commitment to ensuring their voices are heard even more effectively,” he added in the post.
Terming the achievement as a “historic milestone”, Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, “Where there is a will there is a way. A historic milestone was achieved today on the path of equitable governance as the Rajya Sabha has passed the women's reservation bill. By fulfilling a long-pending demand, PM @narendramodi Ji has sent a powerful message of gender equality and inclusive governance across the world. My heartfelt gratitude to Modi Ji and congratulations to every citizen.”
Where there is a will there is a way.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 21, 2023
A historic milestone was achieved today on the path of equitable governance as the Rajya Sabha has passed the women's reservation bill. By fulfilling a long-pending demand, PM @narendramodi Ji has sent a powerful message of gender equality…
Thanking PM Modi over his “constant efforts to empower women”, BJP national president JP Nadda tweeted, “There could not have been a better start for the new Parliament building! Today, as a nation, we have ushered ourselves into a new era of women empowerment. With the passage of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' by both houses of Parliament, we have moved towards providing a long-pending right to our women.”
“Our Nari Shakti has already proven its mettle across all walks of life, and it is now imperative that they also participate overwhelmingly in law-making processes and contribute to our nation's growth in Amrit Kaal. This bill will not merely increase the representation of women in legislature but will inspire all of our women to play an instrumental role in shaping an Atmanirbhar Bharat,” he added.
There could not have been a better start for the new Parliament building!
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) September 21, 2023
Today, as a nation, we have ushered ourselves into a new era of women empowerment. With the passage of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' by both houses of Parliament, we have moved towards providing a…
After a day-long discussion, the Women’s Reservation Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, with 215 MPs voting in favour.
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