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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation today, Saturday, at 8:30 PM. This unscheduled address has sparked immense curiosity across the country, especially following the recent intense sessions in the Lok Sabha.
The Context Behind the Surprise Address
The Prime Minister’s speech comes in the wake of a significant legislative development. On Friday night, the Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate and subsequent voting on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aimed at implementing women's reservation in legislatures. Despite a majority of members voting in favor, the bill failed to secure the mandatory two-thirds majority required for a Constitutional Amendment.
Focus on Women's Reservation and Delimitation
Sources suggest that PM Modi will primarily focus on the government's vision for women's empowerment and the hurdles faced during the passage of the Women’s Quota Bill. The proposed legislation intended to increase Lok Sabha seats to 816 and reserve 33 per cent for women after a fresh delimitation exercise based on the 2011 Census.
What to Expect in the Speech?
While the official agenda remains under wraps, the Prime Minister is expected to:
Clarify the government's stand on the Women's Reservation Law.
Address the concerns of the opposition and the public regarding the delimitation process.
Outline the roadmap for the 2029 parliamentary elections in light of these legislative challenges.
The nation remains glued to their screens as the 8:30 PM slot has historically been used by the Prime Minister for landmark announcements.
