VARANASI, April 29 -- Asserting that he would spare no effort in implementing 33% reservation for women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that certain dynastic parties are apprehensive of "Nari Shakti" (women's power) and do not want to see women reach the legislative assemblies and Parliament. "The Opposition fears that if women enter politics in large numbers, their traditional brand of politics will come to an end. Due to the actions of Opposition parties, this objective had previously remained unfulfilled," Modi said at the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Abhivadan conference held at the Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) ground in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on the first day of his two-day visit. Over 50,000 women attended the event. He asserted that their politics of appeasement would come to an end, adding that they (Opposition) are afraid of women power. "The empowerment of women will strengthen the nation," he declared. The prime minister, who visited every designated seating sector at the venue to greet the women participating in the conference, began his address with the resounding chant of "Har Har Mahadev." Referring to the spiritual significance of Kashi, he stated that this city is enriched by the divine power of Goddesses Shringar Gauri, Annapurna, Vishalakshi, and Maa Sankata Devi as well as by the sacred currents of Mother Ganga. In his nearly 30-minute speech, he stated that he has come to seek the blessings of the mothers and sisters for a great goal - 33% reservation for women in state assemblies and Parliament. He affirmed that he would spare no effort in implementing this initiative dedicated to honouring women and described the effort as a monumental endeavor-a "maha yagya." He explained that, in his dual capacity as the Member of Parliament for Kashi and as the prime minister of the nation, he required their blessings to achieve a critical objective regarding the country's welfare. This pivotal objective, he noted, is the implementation of reservations for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. "As your Member of Parliament... as the Prime Minister of the country... I seek your blessings to achieve a major goal in the national interest," Modi said and added, "And this major goal is implementing reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies." He said that he brought an amendment bill (the Constitution 131st Amendment Bill) to fast-track implementation of 33% reservation for women in state assemblies and the Lok Sabha and to expand the strength of the Lok Sabha. (The bill not get two-thirds majority support in the Lok Sabha). But the Opposition parties, including the SP and the Congress, cheated the women by stalling the initiative, he said. He said that these parties had no idea as to how angry women are with them For a long period, women in the country remained neglected and not even consulted; instead, decisions were simply imposed upon them, he said. This reality-where sisters and daughters faced such circumstances-was not unique to Kashi alone but was the experience of women across most parts of the country, he said. The prime minister recalled that when he became the chief minister of Gujarat nearly 25 years ago, he resolved to transform this mindset. He launched special schemes to promote the education of daughters, thereby enabling an ever-increasing number of girls to attend school. He stated that since 2014-when the mothers and sisters of the nation granted him the opportunity to serve-India has been advancing rapidly on the path of development. He also said the mission to transform the nation into a developed country is progressing rapidly, and the role of India's 'Nari Shakti' in this endeavor is paramount. Furthermore, he reiterated his government's unwavering commitment to advancing women's empowerment, specifically by implementing the women's reservation law. He highlighted women's empowerment as the government's top priority. He observed that today, women across the country are forging ahead in every sector, and the government is extending every possible support to facilitate their progress. "Nari Shakti is the true strength of the New India; when women advance, the entire society moves forward," he said. He remarked that this massive gathering of sisters on this holy land is making the event even more divine. Paying homage to the women of Kashi, the prime minister declared that today's occasion is a celebration of the reverence and development of 'Nari Shakti' (women's power). He noted that during this event, various projects worth thousands of crores of rupees have been inaugurated or had their foundation stones laid-initiatives that will lend fresh momentum to the region's development. He added that the recently launched Amrit Bharat Express trains-connecting Banaras to Pune and Ayodhya to Mumbai-will bring immense benefits to the general public. This will provide the people of Maharashtra with a modern and convenient option to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Dham and Ayodhya. He further highlighted that bank accounts have been opened for over 300 million women. He asserted that his government has worked for all sections of society without any discrimination-a commitment that, he noted, is the very reason why public trust in the government continues to grow. Modi also mentioned massive voting in recent assembly elections in five states, including West Bengal. UP governor Anandiben Patel, chief minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary, Varanasi district panchayat president Poonam Maurya and 40 women, including corporators and village heads, were present on the stage with Modi. Over 1000 women police personnel were deployed at the venue of the programme....