PM Modi Puts Women's Quota Back on Table, Makes Fresh Pitch to Opposition The Indian government's decision to revive the Constitution amendment bill for one third reservation for women in Lok Sabha and assemblies has sent a strong signal about its commitment to gender parity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address, where he made this announcement, was notable not just for its timing but also for its tone.
Modi emphasized the importance of women's representation, citing it as a long standing demand of feminist activists and advocates who have criticized the existing system for being woefully inadequate.