PM Modi Warns Opposition Amid Push for Women’s Quota Bill in Lok Sabha

Brief By Hindustan Times / 3:30 PM on 16 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged swift implementation of the women’s reservation bill while addressing the Lok Sabha, cautioning opposition parties against resisting it. The bill proposes reserving 33% of seats for women, potentially rising to 50%. Modi emphasized greater female participation in governance, warning critics they would face strong backlash from women nationwide.