Women’s Reservation Bill: PM Modi call for consensus on swift rollout of law, writes to all parties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged all political parties to support the swift implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act, with a special Parliament session scheduled from April 16 to 18 to discuss key amendments.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 12 April 2026, 1:50 PM IST

PM Modi call for consensus on swift rollout of women's reservation law

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to floor leaders of all parties in both Houses of Parliament, urging consensus on implementing the Women’s Reservation Act, formally known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.

In his letter, the Prime Minister called the upcoming discussions a “historic opportunity” to strengthen democratic participation and reaffirm collective commitment to inclusive governance.

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Special Parliament Sitting from April 16

The Centre has extended the Budget session to hold a special sitting from April 16 to 18. The session will focus on proposed amendments related to the Act, which aims to reserve one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

The government views this as a crucial step toward operationalising the law ahead of future elections.

Focus on 2029 Lok Sabha Elections

Modi emphasised that the time has come to implement the legislation “in its true spirit.” He underlined the importance of ensuring that the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, along with upcoming Assembly polls, are conducted with women’s reservation in place.

According to the Prime Minister, this move would enhance representation, energise democratic institutions, and build greater public trust in governance.

Call for Unity Beyond Politics

Describing the initiative as one that rises above partisan interests, Modi appealed to Members of Parliament to support the proposal unanimously. He encouraged MPs to actively participate in the debate and express their views during the special session.

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He noted that political parties have long supported increasing women’s representation, and said the moment had arrived to translate that aspiration into reality.

BJP Issues Whip for Attendance

The Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a three-line whip directing its MPs to be present in both Houses during the April 16–18 sitting. The law, enacted as the 106th Constitutional Amendment in September 2023, marked a significant milestone in India’s legislative history.