On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, CM Dhami urged all political parties to come together and support the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam—the bill that aims to give 33% reservation to women in Parliament and State Assemblies. He believes women’s progress isn’t a vote-bank issue; it’s a national duty. “Women’s empowerment should not be politicised,” he said, calling on everyone to back this step that could change how half the population participates in democracy.
He simply said women’s issues shouldn’t be turned into another political fight. All parties should come together and support the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam properly. That’s the one pushing for 33% reservation for women in Parliament and in state assemblies. He even suggested the House pass a unanimous resolution backing the Centre’s efforts to bring it in as soon as possible.
Dhami ji reminded everyone that Uttarakhand’s women have always been strong. They played a big role when we were fighting for our separate state. Today too, you see them running small businesses, working in self-help groups, teaching in schools, or managing everything at home quietly but firmly. He said this reservation isn’t about doing anyone a favour – it’s about giving them their due place in democracy.
He also talked about what the state has been doing on the ground. Schemes to help single women – widows, divorced, or those who’ve faced really hard times – so they can start something small and stand on their own feet with respect. There are efforts to make more women “Lakhpati Didis” through skills and group work. The Uniform Civil Code was brought in earlier to give equal rights in personal matters like marriage and property. Not everything changes in a day, but these steps are trying to bring more fairness and security into real life.
What stayed with me is how he put it – let’s not drag this into the usual back and forth between parties. Some opposition members have been criticising the session itself, but his main point was simple: women’s progress shouldn’t wait because of political calculations. It should be above all that noise.
Here in our Uttarakhand, we’ve always respected “Shakti”. During Navratri we celebrate it in temples and homes. Now it feels like time to carry that respect into everyday governance too. When a woman gains real confidence and a voice in decision-making, the whole family and community often becomes stronger.
Not loud slogans or big promises, just a straightforward appeal – let’s keep politics out of something as close to our lives as this. Our daughters should grow up knowing they have equal space, not just in words, but in actual seats where the future gets shaped.
His simple message: women’s rights are above politics. When half the population gets real opportunities in law-making, the whole society benefits. Decisions on education, health, safety, and family issues get a balanced view.
Sources:
- The Hindu, April 28, 2026
- India.com, April 28, 2026: CM Dhami urges for no politics over women’s reservation bill
- India TV, April 28, 2026: Coverage of Dhami’s address in the special Assembly session
- Hindustan Times, April 28, 2026: Uttarakhand CM Dhami backs women’s reservation bill, urges consensus beyond politics
- Outlook India and DNA India reports on the special session titled “Nari Samman – Loktantra Mein Adhikar”
