This bill is a “landmark moment in our nation’s history”- Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Tuesday described the passage of a bill, which provides 10 percent quota for the general category poor in jobs and education, as a “landmark moment in our nation’s history”.

In his tweets soon after the Lok Sabha passed the bill, he said it sets into motion the process to achieve an effective measure that ensures justice for all sections of society.

“The passage of The Constitution (One Hundred And Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha is a landmark moment in our nation’s history. It sets into motion the process to achieve an effective measure that ensures justice for all sections of society,” tweeted PM Modi.

“I want to thank MPs from all the parties who have supported The Constitution (One Hundred And Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha. I also appreciate those MP colleagues who enriched today’s debate with their views. We are resolutely committed to the principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.’ It is our endeavor to ensure that every poor person, irrespective of caste or creed gets to lead a life of dignity, and gets access to all possible opportunities,” added the PM.

The prime minister also expressed his thanks to MPs from all the parties who supported the measure. “We are resolutely committed to the principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’,” he said.
The bill is set to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after receiving cross-party support in the Lok Sabha.