Patna, Apr 14 (UNI) Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President, Kiran Ghai Sinha, said on Monday that the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, 2023 will go down as a golden chapter in the history of Indian democracy.
She said here that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the union Government has granted a historic right of political participation to women, who constitute half of the country’s population.
Ms. Sinha said that the swift passage of the long-pending Women’s Reservation Bill in both Houses of Parliament, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, within just two days reflects the government’s strong will and commitment. With 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, women will now be able to directly participate in the policy-making process.
She described the Act as a landmark step towards social justice and inclusive politics, fulfilling the core constitutional principle of equality. According to her, the legislation will enable women to move beyond the role of beneficiaries and emerge as active participants in governance and decision-making.
Ms. Sinha further highlighted that the government has launched several initiatives for women’s empowerment, including Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Lakhpati Didi, and Drone Didi, which have had a visible positive impact on society. Improvements in education, healthcare, and nutrition have led to higher enrollment of girls in schools, a decline in maternal mortality, and a better gender ratio.
She emphasised that women are excelling in every field education, science, technology, industry, agriculture, sports, and national security, demonstrating their capability and leadership. At the grassroots level, 50 per cent reservation in Panchayati Raj Institutions and urban local bodies has significantly strengthened democratic participation and nurtured a new generation of women leaders, she added.
Sinha expressed confidence that increased representation of women in Parliament and State Assemblies will bring greater sensitivity, transparency and accountability to governance. She urged that the process for implementing the Act should be expedited so that women can receive their rightful place in the democratic framework at the earliest.
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