Modi: Positive Outlook By Parties Will Infuse New Energy In Women

The "positive outlook" shown by the political parties will infuse a new energy in the women of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, as he made a special intervention towards the end of a marathon discussion on the women's reservation bill

- Smriti Kak Ramachandran

Modi also said that the fruitful discussion on the women's reservation bill in both Houses will create a "new self-confidence" in the people of the country.

"For two days, detailed discussion has taken place on a very important bill. About 132 lawmakers in both Houses had a very fruitful discussion. In future too, every word spoken in this debate will help us in our journey," Modi said.

"This new spirit which has been formed today, it will instil a new confidence among the people." Modi appealed to the lawmakers to pass the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 with consensus after all parties assured support for the bill, even as many leaders demanded reservation for women from Other Backward Classes communities.

"All MPs announced support at the start of their speeches, I want to thank them...," he said. "All members and parties have played a significant role in empowering women and enhancing nari shakti.