Hyderabad: Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao on Thursday described the Women’s Reservation Act as a milestone in the nation’s history. He said the law aims to ensure 33 percent reservation for women in legislative bodies.
Speaking to the media, Ramchander Rao said the Centre introduced the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to strengthen women’s political empowerment. He added that the Modi government remains committed to expanding women’s role in governance.
He said the government had also introduced a constitutional amendment in Parliament. According to him, this step would ensure implementation of the Act from 2029.
Women’s Reservation Act milestone and implementation plan
Moreover, Ramchander Rao said the government is moving forward with the delimitation process. He stated that the legislation would help realise women’s long-standing demand for equal representation.
“With this legislation, the dream of equal representation which women have cherished for many years is set to become a reality,” he said.
Rao expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of Telangana’s women and the people of the state. He also conveyed his wishes to women across Telangana. He said the decision would chart a new course for women’s empowerment.
Women’s Reservation Act milestone and political impact
Ramchander Rao claimed that the legislation became possible under Modi’s leadership. He said its implementation would significantly expand women’s participation in politics.
He noted that India’s population has reached 1.4 billion. Therefore, he said the Act also creates scope to increase the number of seats by about 50 percent. He added that reserving 33 percent of these seats would ensure fair representation for women.
Meanwhile, he rejected claims that the legislation would harm any state or region. Rao termed such assertions false propaganda. He urged people not to be misled by what he described as a campaign by the Congress party.
He said the decision would ensure women secure their rightful place in legislative bodies.