New Delhi, April 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha, noting that the discussion on the important nari shakti vandan adhiniyam had begun early in the morning and that several members had raised key issues with facts and logic. He observed that defining moments in a nation's history test both societal mindset and leadership capability, adding that India was currently at such a historic juncture in its parliamentary democracy. He remarked that the reform under discussion should ideally have been implemented 25-30 years ago and described the opportunity as a chance to strengthen India's legacy as the "Mother of Democracy" by ensuring greater participation of half the population in policymaking.

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