As the West Bengal elections approach, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya expressed certainty that the Trinamool Congress will be defeated in the state. Surya, addressing reporters in Siliguri, highlighted a strong BJP wave in North Bengal, predicting the Trinamool Congress’s downfall in the region due to the prevailing environment favoring change.
He emphasized the significance of the Women’s Reservation Bill, labeling it as a crucial legislative reform of the 21st century. Surya stressed that the bill would amplify the voices of Indian women, granting them increased representation and active involvement in lawmaking and policy formulation. Additionally, he mentioned that the bill would enhance India’s democratic ethos and elevate the quality of debates.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also joined the discourse by underscoring the growing support for women’s reservation in legislative bodies. Modi, in a letter to India’s Nari Shakti, reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing this long-pending reform. He acknowledged the historical importance of April 14, commemorating B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, and highlighted Ambedkar’s enduring influence on India’s democratic journey. Modi announced Parliament’s upcoming session on April 16 to discuss a crucial constitutional amendment related to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
