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PM Modi arrives in Lok Sabha for Women's Reservation Bill
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 09:51 UTC · 1 source
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Lok Sabha to deliver a keynote speech on the Women's Reservation Bill, receiving a rousing welcome from lawmakers. The bill, which seeks to reserve one-third of seats in the lower house and state assemblies for women, is a major legislative priority for the government. Modi's speech is expected to address the bill's significance and counter opposition demands for sub-quotas for Muslim women.
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 09:51 UTC · First reported: 13h ago