Prime Minister Narendra Modi said women are at the forefront of the country’s progress in fields ranging from science and technology to entrepreneurship, sports, armed forces, and arts. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) appealed to MPs across party lines to support a Bill to amend the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023. The Bill will be tabled when the Budget Session reconvenes on April 16. The Act seeks to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Published – April 08, 2026 10:58 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation HC orders joint survey of Thirupparankundram hill Steps into past: 1,500-year-old reservoir unearthed on Elephanta island