Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

April 27, 2026 12:07 PM

Madhya Pradesh: BJP holds legislative party meeting ahead of one-day Assembly Session

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Madhya Pradesh on Monday held a legislative party meeting at Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's residence ahead of the Special Session of the Legislative Assembly, focusing on 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' and discussions centred on the empowerment of women. The state assembly secretariat issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday, stating that the proceedings will be held from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm and again from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, unless otherwise direct...

April 22, 2026 4:16 PM

MP’s Dhar selected under ‘Safe Cities’ project; govt says major boost for women safety infrastructure

The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday said that the historic city of Dhar has been selected under the Centre’s ‘Safe Cities’ project for 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening women’s safety infrastructure and urban security in the state. The announcement comes at a time when the debate over the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ has already brought women-centric policies into sharp political focus. According to the Madhya Pradesh government's statement, Dhar is am...

April 19, 2026 9:57 AM

Women’s Pride Cannot Be Ignored: PM Modi on Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday on the issue of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Amendment, expressing deep regret over its failure to pass and reaffirming the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment. Calling the development unfortunate, the Prime Minister apologised to the women of the country. “I deeply apologize to all the mothers and sisters of the nation for this unfortunate outcome,” he said, adding that the setback has stalled the aspirations ...

April 17, 2026 10:29 PM

Amit Shah targets opposition over Delimitation, Women’s Reservation Bills in Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday mounted a strong defence of the Delimitation Bill, 2026, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, while sharply criticising the opposition over its stance on women’s reservation and delimitation. Replying to an extensive debate in which 130 members, including 56 women MPs, participated, HM Shah alleged that the opposition’s resistance was not about implementation but about...

April 17, 2026 5:53 PM

PM Modi urges MPs to back women’s reservation amendment, calls it ‘historic opportunity’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged Members of Parliament to vote in favour of the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, describing it as a “historic opportunity” to ensure rightful representation for women in legislative bodies. Speaking ahead of the scheduled voting in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister noted that extensive discussions on the legislation had taken place, continuing late into the night and resuming in the morning session. He said the government had addres...

April 10, 2026 10:42 AM

MP to observe ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ fortnight event from April 10 to 25

Madhya Pradesh is set to observe the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ fortnight from April 10 to 25. The initiative aims to create awareness among citizens about the provisions of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and to celebrate women's leadership across sectors. The state government has issued directives to organise the campaign as a public festival across the state, according to an official release. The campaign will be formally launched in Bhopal with a state-level conference at Hansdhwani Auditori...

April 9, 2026 9:58 AM

Together, let us empower our Nari Shakti!

In the coming days, India will be immersed in a festive season, with celebrations taking place across the length and breadth of the nation. The people of Assam will mark Rongali Bihu while Odisha will celebrate Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti. In West Bengal, Poila Boishakh will usher in the Bengali New Year and in Keralam, Vishu will be observed with immense enthusiasm. In Tamil Nadu, Puthandu will be celebrated while in Punjab and other parts of Northern India, it will be Baisakhi, which will ushe...

April 7, 2026 3:49 PM

PM Modi shares Annpurna Devi’s article on women-led governance, highlights vision for Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, highlighting a roadmap for strengthening women-led governance in India. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Representation must translate into real influence. The government has always prioritised Nari Shakti in every form, hence, with the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam laying the foundation, India is moving towards greater women-led governance. This is also a key pil...

April 6, 2026 8:33 PM

PM Modi urges Congress to back proposed changes in Women’s Reservation Act

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the Congress to support proposed amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act during an election rally in Assam. Addressing a gathering in Dibrugarh ahead of the assembly polls, PM Modi said the government will take up amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam during a special session of Parliament later this month to enable implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. “A special session of Parliament ...