PM Modi puts women's quota back on table, makes fresh pitch to opposition

PM Narendra ModiNew Delhi: PM Narendra Modi chose his Independence Day address Saturday to give a strong indication of of his govt's intent to revive the Constitution amendment bill to implement one-third reservation for women in Lok Sabha and assemblies, with a 50% jump in their overall strength from 2029, urging all political parties to ensure that it was rolled out as soon as possible.While it was widely speculated in political circles that govt was keen to revive the bill, which was defeated by the opposition in April, Modi put on record that the matter was on the agenda, boosting the prospect of Parliament being summoned as early as next month."Today, standing here beneath the shadow of the Tricolour on the ramparts of Red Fort, I pray to and urge all political parties to acknowledge