Barpeta, April 6 -- Amid criticism over the special Parliament session called to implement the Women's Reservation Act, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured that the move will not affect the representation of any state, noting population control measures in North-Eastern and Southern states.

Speaking at a public rally in Barpeta, the Prime Minister emphasised that the legislation would benefit all states and no state would face any disadvantage, urging political leaders across parties to work together to pass the law.

"The government has called a special session of Parliament starting April 16th. We have discussed this with all political parties in the country. We have urged everyone to unanimously advance this work related to...