Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed directly to members of the Lok Sabha (India's lower house of Parliament) to vote in favour of amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, which would guarantee seats for women in legislative bodies. In a post on X, Modi urged lawmakers to "reflect upon your conscience, remembering the women in your own families," framing the vote as an act of justice for Indian women. The appeal marks a significant push at the national level, going beyond state-level endorsements to put the prime minister's personal weight behind the legislation ahead of a decisive parliamentary vote.