Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Sunetra Pawar praised the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam as a significant step in Indian democracy, emphasizing its role in promoting women’s honor, equality, and empowerment nationwide. Pawar commended PM Modi and the National Democratic Alliance government for the legislation and expressed the party’s full support for it in Parliament.
She highlighted the Bill’s importance in realizing the vision of a Developed India by 2047, referring to it as the driving force behind this goal. Drawing parallels with historical female leaders, Pawar honored various iconic figures for their contributions to Indian society, underscoring the legislation’s connection to India’s longstanding tradition of women’s power.
The Deputy Chief Minister stressed that the Bill goes beyond political reservation by acknowledging the enduring legacy of Stri-Shakti in Indian culture. She noted the provision for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, emphasizing the inclusion of women from diverse backgrounds in the decision-making process.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of Shiv Sena also voiced support for the amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, describing it as a pivotal move towards implementing women’s reservation in legislative bodies. Shinde highlighted the transformative nature of the initiative in enhancing women’s participation in governance and nation-building, heralding it as a significant milestone for Indian democracy.
