New Delhi, April 16: A wave of enthusiasm and support for women’s political reservation is sweeping across the country. Discussions on the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act (Women’s Reservation Bill) began in a special session of Parliament on Thursday. Various political parties, women’s organizations, and prominent figures have welcomed this bill, stating it will grant women their long-overdue rights.
Former Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi emphasized that enhancing women’s participation is not just the government’s responsibility but that of the entire nation. She stated, “It is Parliament’s duty to ensure that women in this country are empowered and given opportunities to advance. The unanimous passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act in 2023 was a collective commitment to women across the nation. I was present in Parliament at that time, and we pledged to create space and opportunities for women by 2029. Ideally, this should have been accomplished in 1947, but if it is happening now, everyone should come forward to support it.”
In contrast, at a rally in support of the Women’s Reservation Bill held at Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP Mahila Morcha member Sumaira Mir remarked that all political parties that have been in power previously had numerous opportunities but never brought a vision for women’s empowerment. However, she noted that Prime Minister Modi consistently works with a clear vision, which he demonstrated today. “Our sisters are very happy with this reservation and express their heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Modi.”
Folk singer Urmila Shrivastava referenced the Prime Minister’s address, saying, “Today, we heard Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak with great respect for women. He clearly stated that granting rights to women is not a favor but their legitimate right.”
Folk artist Malini Awasthi called it a historic day, stating, “I believe this is truly a transformative day for India. Prime Minister Modi spoke with deep respect for women and emphasized that granting rights is not an act of charity but their legal entitlement. If their rights are not ensured, this ‘Maatru Shakti’ will never forgive us.”
Padma Shri awardee Soma Ghosh mentioned that efforts for this have been ongoing for the past 30 years. “In 2010, this bill was about to pass but got stalled. Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi humbly appealed—please do not consider this a political issue. It is a matter of women’s rights.”
BJP leader Neha Shalini Dua criticized the opposition, stating that this bill should have passed 40 years ago. “Now that it is about to pass, many opposition parties are opposing it to prevent the Prime Minister from receiving credit.”
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, chairperson of the National Women’s Commission, declared today a historic day, affirming that women in our country have always led.
Renu Bhatia, chairperson of the Haryana State Women’s Commission, remarked, “History will remember this day when Prime Minister Modi officially approved it, paving the way for our daughters like a red carpet.”
Babita Singh Chauhan, chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Women’s Commission, rejected the demand for separate reservations for Muslim women, stating, “Why should this be given only to Muslim women? Women have no religion or caste. On behalf of half the population, I express my deep gratitude to the Prime Minister.”
Aparna Yadav, vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission, expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for making the Nari Shakti Act a topic of discussion and for his efforts in getting it passed. “Every woman, whether aligned with BJP ideology or not, expresses her gratitude. This bill is a significant step towards ensuring 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The collective voice of women from various sectors clearly indicates that it is time to fully open the doors of politics for women. This will not only strengthen democracy but also elevate the participation of ‘Nari Shakti’ in the overall development of the country.”
Aarti Basaria stated, “This is very necessary. We should have received this long ago. Women constitute 50 percent of our society, yet we are only reaching 33 percent.”
Shilpi Arora added, “We are half the population. Until our voices reach the highest levels, whether in the Assembly, Lok Sabha, or Rajya Sabha, crimes against women will not decrease.”
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