PM shares his insights in an Op-Ed on making Indian democracy more vibrant and participative through the Women’s Reservation Bill

April 9, 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today asserted that reservation for women in legislative bodies is the need of the hour to make Indian democracy even more vibrant and participative.

The Prime Minister remarked that any delay in bringing this reservation would be deeply unfortunate. Shri Modi further shared his detailed thoughts and vision on the issue through a recently published Op-Ed article.

The Prime Minister wrote on X:

“Reservation for women in legislative bodies is the need of the hour! This will make our democracy even more vibrant and participative. Any delay in bringing this reservation will be deeply unfortunate. Expressed my thoughts on the issue in this Op-Ed.”

“महिलाओं के लिए विधायी संस्थाओं में आरक्षण समय की मांग है! इससे हमारा लोकतंत्र और अधिक जीवंत एवं सहभागी बनेगा। इस आरक्षण को लागू करने में किसी भी तरह की देरी अत्यंत दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण होगी। इसी को लेकर मैंने अपने विचार इस आलेख में साझा किए हैं।”