'$5 Trillion Economy Not Possible Without Women's Participation': Bollywood Stars Hail Reservation Bill

Tamannaah Bhatia, Asha Bhosle, and Divya Dutta, the latest additions to the list, who hailed the Women's Reservation Bill.

Many Bollywood actors have just visited the new Parliament building. ( Image Source :Instagram (divyadutta25/ tamannaahspeaks) )

New Delhi: The recent approval of the Women's Reservation Bill, officially known as 'Narishakti Vandan Adhiniyam,' has been widely celebrated across the country. The ongoing special session of the Parliament in Delhi has witnessed talks on a wide range of matters alongwith the Women Reservation Bill, which was enacted by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Many Bollywood actors have just visited the new Parliament building. Tamannaah Bhatia, Asha Bhosle, and Divya Dutta, the latest additions to the list, visited the new Parliament building on Thursday and hailed the Women's Reservation Bill.

"The passing of the Women's Reservation Bill is a historic occasion for our country... If women are not represented properly, then when we talk about the $5 trillion economy, it would not be possible without women's participation... This bill was important. This will be the first step for us to become a superpower," Bhatia told media.

#WATCH | Delhi: On the Women's Reservation Bill, actress Tamannaah Bhatia says, "The passing of the Women's Reservation Bill is a historic occasion for our country... If women are not represented properly, then when we talk about the $5 trillion economy, it would not be possible… pic.twitter.com/gws8xbPaVo

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"We are fortunate that we came here today...It is a historic day. It's our pleasure to be a part of this...It is important to take initiative...This initiative was taken by PM Modi... It gives encouragement," Divya said.

#WATCH | Delhi: On the Women's Reservation Bill, actress Divya Dutta says, "We are fortunate that we came here today...It is a historic day. It's our pleasure to be a part of this...It is important to take initiative...This initiative was taken by PM Modi... It gives… pic.twitter.com/0g3vubffBQ

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Here is what other celebrities had to say about the Women Reservation Bill:

VIDEO | "Women have no idea how powerful they are. For instance, I had a show today and sang for three hours at the age of 90. This is what women power is, and this shows their remarkable resilience," says veteran singer Asha Bhosle on the Women’s Reservation Bill.… pic.twitter.com/HjPCO2C7fD

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#WATCH | On Women's Reservation Bill, BJP MP Hema Malini says, "Whatever PM Modi has done, he has done it with a good motive. No other PM has done such things...It's their (Opposition's) job to do it (oppose the bill), we don't bother about it..." pic.twitter.com/6rBe71mZa3

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VIDEO | "Now, 33% of women will contribute to policy-making decisions. This is historic because 50% of India's population is women. I believe this bill has been introduced 5 times, and finally, in 2023, it has been passed. I want to thank PM Modi for taking this action," says… pic.twitter.com/QPvsIEkqiE

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#WATCH | Delhi: On the Women's Reservation Bill, Actress Kirti Kulhari says, "It's a historic moment for the entire nation...In the coming years, the new generation will get an environment that has gender equality. I would say it's an extraordinary thing that happened in our… pic.twitter.com/CYt3FlUjSv

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#WATCH | Delhi: On the Women's Reservation Bill, Actress Hrishitaa Bhatt says, "It's a matter of pride for every woman...I'm proud to be an Indian woman. If there would be 33% of women in India (in leadership positions) then we're going forward globally." pic.twitter.com/NceghOmTDD

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The women's reservation bill proposes a 33 percent quota for women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The legislation, now known as the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam,' was introduced on Tuesday in the maiden Lok Sabha session in the new Parliament building by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. According to the bill, one-third of the total number of seats allotted for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will be reserved for women from those categories. These reserved seats may be assigned by rotation to various districts within a state or union territory.