New Delhi: Women parliamentarians across party lines have welcomed the Centre’s move to introduce legislation for implementing the women’s reservation law, calling it a significant step towards enhancing representation in governance.
JD(U) MP Lovely Anand described the initiative as a positive development, stressing that increased participation of women in politics would accelerate national progress. She highlighted that equal representation is essential for balanced growth, noting that women are already contributing across sectors such as defence, aviation and space.
BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat also praised the move, stating that it fulfils a long-standing commitment to empower women and expand their role in policymaking. She credited the leadership for advancing measures aimed at improving the social and economic standing of women over the years.
At the same time, Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan supported the initiative but emphasised the need for greater clarity on how the reservation framework will be executed. She pointed out that details regarding criteria and implementation mechanisms remain crucial for the law’s effectiveness.
According to sources, the government is considering introducing two bills during the ongoing Budget session to operationalise the reservation provisions before the completion of the delimitation exercise. Efforts are also underway to build consensus among political parties.
The reservation law, which provides for 33 per cent seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, will come into force after delimitation. The proposed changes could significantly expand representation, marking a major shift in India’s political landscape.