Dehradun, April 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Women's Reservation Act was passed after a long wait and urged all parties to support its implementation in the 2029 elections without further delay, calling it the "collective sentiment" of the nation. "Let all political parties come together to unanimously take forward this initiative, which concerns the rights of the nation's sisters and daughters," he said at a public meeting here ahead of the three-day special sittings of Parliament from April 16. In September 2023, Parliament passed the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', commonly known as the Women's Reservation Act, that provided for reservation of one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies. "Today, from Devbhumi (Uttarakhand), I once again appeal to all political parties across the country to extend their full support to the amendment of the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam'. In 2029, we will ensure that 50 per cent of our country's population receives their rightful due," Modi said. He observed that all political parties had come forward to extend their support to this landmark Act which was passed after a wait of four decades. "This reflects the collective sentiment of the nation. It is the cherished wish of every sister and daughter across the country," he added.. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke out in support of the amendent on Tueaday, taking to X to say that everyone should support the historic move, "Women's Reservation Bill is the need of the hour. This is the rightful due of our Nari Shakti to contribute to policymaking and empower the nation. The Modi government is resolved to bring and implement this legislation," wrote Shah. "This is a change that should certainly take place for the better, without delay. I hope everyone will step forward and support this historic move," he added....