Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the proposed Women's Reservation bill as a historic step dedicated to 'Nari Shakti' while addressing the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
PM Modi said India is set to take one of the biggest decisions of the 21st century, calling it a step that will turn the vision of the past into reality and make social justice a core part of governance and decision-making.
The Prime Minister called it a decision dedicated to women's power and the veneration of women's power, saying the country's Parliament is close to creating a new history.
He said India is on the brink of taking one of the most significant decisions of the 21st century, describing it as a historic step dedicated to the empowerment of women and a long-awaited measure supported across political parties for decades.
PM Modi expressed hope that all parties will work together to take the initiative forward in the interest of women's empowerment, adding that a comprehensive discussion on the issue will take place in Parliament from April 16.
