33% reservation marks golden era for women, say BJP leaders

Punjab BJP Mahila Morcha president Jai Inder Kaur on Saturday described the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' as the beginning of a 'golden era' for women in India.

In a press statement, she said the Act is not merely a law but a transformative step towards realising the aspirations of crores of daughters and restoring their rightful dignity and representation.

She noted that the legislation provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies, terming it a landmark step towards women's empowerment.

Kaur further stated that the Act, passed in 2023, is now moving towards implementation, adding that the Modi government has addressed the technical hurdles that had delayed its rollout.

Meanwhile, former Member of Parliament Preneet Kaur said, "This is not merely a political promise, but a guarantee of women's safety, dignity and equal participation in power. To realise the vision of 'Viksit Bharat,' the leadership of the nation must now increasingly rest in the hands of women, symbolising the progressive and forward-looking spirit of New India."

Jai Inder Kaur and Preneet Kaur expressed gratitude to the Central Government, particularly PM Modi.