Ahead of the special session of Parliament, BRS MLC and Telangana Chief Minister Chandrashekar Rao’s daughter K Kavitha has made a big push for the Women’s Reservation Bill.
Doubling down on her resolve to take the Women’s Reservation Bill, which is languishing in the Lok Sabha, to its logical conclusion, Kavitha, on Tuesday, 5 September, shot off letters to the presidents of 47 political parties.
The letters, including one to BJP President JP Nadda, implores parties to support the Bill and ensure that it is passed in the special session of Parliament, beginning on 18 September.
In her letter, the BRS MLC called upon them to set aside political differences and prioritise the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the upcoming special session of Parliament.
The Women’s Reservation Bill seeks to reserve 33 percent of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women.Despite being a crucial step towards gender parity and inclusive governance, the Bill has remained in legislative limbo for far too long.
In her letter, Kavitha underscored the pivotal role women play in Indian discourse and the pressing need for their representation in legislative bodies.She highlights the proof of concept provided by the 14 lakh women already active in public life, demonstrating their ability to lead and govern effectively.
Kavitha emphasised the importance of inclusivity in the Indian democracy, asserting that increased women’s representation is not a matter of exclusivity, but a means to build a more equitable and balanced political landscape.She urged all political parties to recognise the urgency of the issuer and throw their weight behind the Women’s Reservation Bill.
