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Narendra Modi urges political support for women's reservation
During his 80th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on all political parties to support the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which aims to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. He emphasized that women's leadership is essential for shaping national policy.
Opposition leaders, including members of the Congress and CPI(M), criticized the Prime Minister's appeal. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh labeled the pitch 'dishonest,' arguing that the government delayed the legislation to avoid its impact on the 2024 elections. Other opposition figures accused the Prime Minister of using terms like 'intellectual Naxals' to stigmatize political dissent.
In his speech, Modi also outlined a vision for 'Viksit Bharat @2047,' focusing on seven development streams including manufacturing, defense, and the green economy. He announced plans to provide free online coaching for competitive exams and a nationwide talent hunt to prepare for a potential 2036 Olympic bid.
In Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the state's progress in sectors like semiconductors and AI, noting that Gujarat is actively working toward the Prime Minister's national development goals.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Prime Minister stated that while armed Naxalism has been eliminated, 'intellectual Naxals' still exist in the country. www.orissapost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated the state is leading the implementation of the Prime Minister's development visions.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Prime Minister outlined seven development streams, including manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and defense, to achieve a developed India by 2047. www.orissapost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Prime Minister promised to provide free online coaching for various competitive examinations to reduce the financial burden on families. www.orissapost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A nationwide talent hunt will be launched to identify sports prospects aged 5 to 15 to support India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics. www.orissapost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Congress leader Jairam Ramesh characterized the Prime Minister's appeal as a 'dishonest pitch,' alleging the government delayed the legislation so it would not apply to the 2024 elections. www.news18.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all political parties to support the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam for 33% women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. www.military-stuff.org · tennews.in · www.orissapost.com · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby accused the Prime Minister of using the 'Naxal mentality' label to target political dissenters. www.deccanchronicle.com