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As the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ becomes a reality, a new dawn descends on the nation. The bill, which makes provision for 33% women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha, state legislatures, and NCT of Delhi, is set to change the course of Indian politics with a promising future in the Amrit Kaal. The bill for 33% women’s reservation had to wait for more than three decades amid opposition from various quarters on one pretext or another. It was the strong political will and determination of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi that led to the bill being passed by an overwhelming majority of 452-2 in the Lok Sabha, while in the Rajya Sabha it was passed unanimously. The national consensus on the bill was reflected in the manner in which it was supported and passed in parliament amid celebrations across the nation. There is no doubt that the ‘Naari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ will not only encourage women’s participation in the nation-building process, but it will also transform politics, heralding an era of tremendous socio-economic change in the nation. It is a huge step in the direction of realising the dream of Viksit Bharat.
While the passage of the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ is one of the most remarkable achievements of the Indian democracy, the special session in which the
There is no doubt that the ‘Naari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyan’ will not only encourage women’s participation in the nation-building process, but it will also transform politics, heralding an era of tremendous socio-economic change in the nation. It is a huge step in the direction of realising the dream of Viksit Bharat
bill was passed stands out for scripting history in many more ways. As the special session saw the beginning of the functioning of the new parliament building, the nation is now filled with a sense of unprecedented achievement. The old parliament house building, which has been named ‘Samvidhan Sadhan’, in the words of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, will continue to inspire the nation. The lofty ideals of parliamentary democracy, its glorious conventions, and its inspiring legacy were on full display when the members reminisced about the old parliament building during the joint sessions convened in the central hall of the old parliament house before proceeding to the new one. The speeches delivered by the members to commemorate the journey of 75 years of parliament, celebrating India’s achievements at the G20 summit, and the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission will be remembered for a long time to come. The recent achievements of the nation, which have been globally acknowledged, further confirm the rising stature of India in the eyes of the world. The new parliament building not only creates modern facilities with the latest technologies and a futuristic approach, but it also presents the imagination, vision, and grandeur of the national resolve of Viksit Bharat.
As the Prime Minister said while addressing the parliament on its 75-year journey, “The light of the first dawn of ‘Amrit Kaal’, is filling a new faith in the nation, new confidence, new enthusiasm, new resolutions, and new strength of the nation”, the passage of the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ further reiterates his words, filling the nation with a new sense of confidence and hope. From women empowerment to women-led development, this has been the mantra of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who has initiated a number of women-centric schemes, the results of which are evident today. While the BJP remained committed to 33% reservation of women in the legislatures, it has always taken the fight for gender justice, women empowerment, and women-led development to the fore, ensuring women participation in politics by reserving 33% of party posts. While other political parties paid only lip service and even opposed the bill, the uncompromising resolve of the BJP and the strong stand of the Prime Minister fulfilled the long-standing national aspiration for one-third reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. As the ‘Narishakti’ prepares to take its long-deserved place in the legislatures, it will usher in a revolutionary transformation in national politics, which will be a building block for creating a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
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