New Delhi: The government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill to reserve one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women, reviving a bill pending for 27 years for want of consensus among parties. Many celebrities including Kangana Ranaut, and Esha Gupta have welcomed the government’s move.
A special invite was given to Kangana Ranaut along with Esha Gupta to witness the first proceedings of the house in the new Parliament building. Reacting to the bill, Kangana told ANI, “This is a wonderful idea, this is all because of our honourable PM Modi and this govt and his (PM Modi) thoughtfulness towards the upliftment of women"
Kangana also took to social media and wrote, “We are all witnessing beginning of a new age. Our time has come. This is the time of the girl child (no more female foeticide) this is the time of the young women (no more clinging to men for safety and security), this is the time of the Middle-aged women (no you are not unwanted and won't be devalued anymore) this is the time of the elderly women (the world needs your wisdom and experience as well , your time has come) Welcome to the new world. Welcome to the Bharat of our dreams #WomenReservationBill”
Actress Esha Gupta, who was also present at the Parliament, told ANI, "It's a beautiful thing that PM Modi has done. It's a very progressive thought...This Reservation Bill will give equal powers to women...It's a big step for our country. PM Modi promised it and delivered it.”
Making it the first bill to be introduced in the new Parliament building, the government said it will enable greater participation of women in policy-making at the state and national levels and help achieve the goal of making India a developed country by 2047.
The bill be named Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.