Thane, April 6 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that Women's Reservation Bill is a matter of pride for women and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken this step for their empowerment.

"Prime Minister Modi is advancing the country, bringing glory to the nation. Our country's economy is strengthening... In such a situation, our women, our sisters, should gain self-respect; they should be self-reliant. This is a matter of pride for women... PM Modi has taken this step for the empowerment of women," Shinde told reporters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the government has called a special session of Parliament on April 16, 17, and 18 so that benefit of women's reservation comes into force f...