India, April 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached out to all the political parties to ensure the smooth passage of the amended Women's Reservation Act in Parliament later this week for its implementation in the 2029 elections.

Addressing a public rally, the PM recalled that after four decades of waiting, Parliament had passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, guaranteeing 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. He announced that a special discussion has been scheduled in Parliament from April 16 to take this forward.

PM Modi urged political parties to support amendment to the Constitution to ensure the law comes into effect from the 2029 General Election without further delay. The propos...