What Will PM Modi Reveal in His Address After Women's Reservation Bill Defeat?

Prime Minister Modi's Upcoming Address

New Delhi: Tonight at 8:30 PM, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, following the recent defeat of a bill aimed at establishing women's reservation in legislative bodies.

An official announcement confirmed, "The Prime Minister will speak to the nation at 8:30 PM (April 18)."

In his address, Modi is anticipated to discuss the women's quota issue and the recent events in Parliament, where opposition parties voted against the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill on Friday.

This proposed legislation aimed to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 to facilitate the women's reservation law ahead of the 2029 parliamentary elections, contingent on a delimitation process based on the 2011 Census. Additionally, it sought to expand seats in state and union territory assemblies to ensure 33 percent reservation for women.

The bill required a two-thirds majority for approval, but the ruling BJP-led coalition fell short of the necessary votes.

During the voting session in the Lok Sabha on Friday night, 298 members supported the bill, while 230 opposed it.

Out of 528 voting members, the bill needed 352 votes to achieve the two-thirds majority.