Modi makes 33 pc quota pitch to Bengal's women voters, says benefit from 2029 LS polls
Politics 05 Apr, 2026

Modi makes 33 pc quota pitch to Bengal's women voters, says benefit from 2029 LS polls

Business To Business, Kolkata, 05 April 2026:  PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said that 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies would start taking effect from the 2029 parliamentary elections.
Addressing a rally in Cooch Behar, Modi made a direct appeal to women voters in West Bengal, a key support base of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

  • Highlighted the women’s reservation law, aimed at increasing women’s participation in law-making
  • Said the policy would be implemented from 2029 onward
  • Emphasised the importance of greater representation of women in governance
  • Invoked Bengal’s tradition of “Shakti” worship to connect with women voters
  • Referred to the Sandeshkhali issue to raise concerns about women’s safety
  • Positioned the BJP as a guarantor of “security, dignity and empowerment” for women
The remarks are part of BJP’s broader strategy to:
  • Expand its support among women voters in West Bengal
  • Challenge the TMC’s traditional voter base
  • Highlight governance and safety issues as election themes
The announcement reinforces the government’s push to institutionalise women’s representation, while also serving as a key electoral message ahead of upcoming polls.

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