PM Modi on Women Reservation : 'ਮਹਿਲਾ ਰਾਖਵਾਂਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਸਾਰੇ ਦਲ ਅੱਗੇ ਆਉਣ' | Modi Swatantrata Diwas Speech

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Mahila Swatantrata Diyas, emphasizing that for four decades, the dream of women's reservation has been hindered by political maneuvering rather than genuine progress. Standing before the Red Fort, he issued a direct appeal to all political parties in India to unite behind the cause of empowering women, urging them to honor mothers and sisters by securing 33% representation in legislative bodies like the Assembly and Lok Sabha as soon as possible. He argued that true development cannot be achieved until it reaches every individual at the last level, noting that while only about 25 crore people had social security coverage before 2014, his administration has expanded this reach to nearly 100 crore citizens within a decade through initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, which provides free medicines and financial support even for elderly individuals above seventy years of age. The Prime Minister highlighted the transformative impact of these welfare schemes on millions of families across different economic strata, from poor households to middle-class families, stating that resources previously earmarked for expensive medical operations are now being utilized effectively due to digital interventions like the Ayushman card. He then shifted his focus to a specific request directed at the youth and young people of India, asking them to take leadership roles in strengthening the nation by dedicating just one or two hours to critical tasks such as completing their census registration accurately. He explained that accurate data is not merely about numbers but forms the foundation for creating effective policies and plans that guide the country's future course, warning against errors caused by hurried government representatives who might misspell names or record incorrect details during traditional visits. To ensure precision in this vital demographic exercise, Modi encouraged citizens to utilize modern technology by filling out their census information digitally via mobile phones rather than relying solely on visiting officials later. He advised families to sit together, review the forms carefully on paper first to correct any spelling mistakes or factual errors before uploading them electronically, stressing that high-quality data will directly contribute to national progress and ensure time and energy are utilized for right work. By urging young people to actively participate in this process with their family members, he aimed to create an environment where every household contributes accurate information, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of governance and planning efforts across the nation. Concluding his address at the Red Fort, Modi reflected on the concept of Panch Pran or five vital forces that have provided India with immense strength to move forward toward self-respect and goal achievement. He framed this call for unity among political parties regarding women's reservation as part of a broader vision where every citizen plays an active role in building a developed nation. His speech served as both a reminder of the government's achievements in expanding social security coverage and a passionate plea for continued collaboration between citizens, particularly the youth, to ensure that no detail is overlooked in shaping India's future through accurate data collection and inclusive political representation.

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For the last 40 years, this dream has always become a victim of the political arena. Today, standing under the shadow of the tricolor flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I appeal to all the political parties of the country. I request you. Let us become worshippers of the power of those women. Come forward in honour of those women and as soon as possible our mothers and sisters should get 33% representation in the Assembly and Lok Sabha and they should contribute to the policy of India within the home. It is the need of the hour and I once again request all the political parties to come and join in the cause of women's respect by implementing women reservation, you also take the fame, you also take the credit but give rights to my mothers and sisters, my dear countrymen, the resolution of developed India will be fulfilled only when development reaches the last person, before 2014 only 25 crore people had social security cover. Only near 25 crores. Friends, in the last five-seven decades, only 25 crore people were given the cover of social security, but within a decade, we have provided social security cover to 100 crore countrymen. Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, even the elderly above the age of 70 years are getting free medicines up to ₹ lakh. Crores of families have got a huge facility due to this and because of this Ayushman card, Rs 2 lakh crore which was to be spent on medicines and operations, are for the children of my families. That is a poor family. They are from a middle class family. He is so big, my dear countrymen, today I need your help for one thing. I am asking you all for a favor. To all the young people, I want you to take the lead. Your one or two hours are going to give a lot of strength to the country. You will think what power I can give to the country in just one or two hours. I tell you. You are going to become a great power and hence this environment should be created in every home. These days census work is going on in the country. Census work is going on. The counting is going on and counting is not just about figures. Policies are made from its details. Plans are made. As the country charts its course forward, it is crucial to have accurate information. Sometimes the representatives who come from the government are in such a hurry. Sometimes we write the same spelling , sometimes it is different and due to this we face problems in getting the correct final result. Now that technology is available and this time it has been decided that you can yourself fill your information in the census using your mobile phone. Some Babu will come later. Some representative will come and discuss with you. But if you all sit together with your family and get your registration done digitally. All the details should be clear and there should be no mistake in spelling. There should not be any mistake in any information. The more accurate information you provide, the greater will be its help in the progress of the country. And that is why I tell the youth of the country to sit with your family members and understand the entire form. First fill the form on paper. If there is any mistake, correct it and then upload it digitally technically. You will see that the country will accomplish such a huge task and the country's time and energy will be utilized for the right work and hence I urge the youth of my country to actively participate in this work of census. My dear patriot, I had talked about Panchpran from the Red Fort. This five vital force has given the country a great strength to move forward towards its self-respect and with the ability to achieve its goals.