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Telangana: K. Kavitha, a prominent leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, has issued a heartfelt appeal to all political parties to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill during the upcoming special session of Parliament. Kavitha’s letters were sent to the leaders of 47 political parties with representation in the Indian Parliament, including BJP President J.P. Nadda, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and other prominent leaders.
In her letters, Kavitha called for a bipartisan approach, urging political leaders to set aside their differences and prioritize the long-awaited Women’s Reservation Bill. This crucial legislation aims to reserve 33 percent of seats in the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies for women. Despite its significance in promoting gender parity and inclusive governance, the bill has remained pending in the legislative process for an extended period.
Kavitha highlighted the essential role that women play in Indian society and underscored the urgent need for their representation in legislative bodies. She emphasized that over 14 lakh women are actively engaged in public life, demonstrating their capability to lead and govern effectively.
The BRS leader stressed the importance of inclusivity in Indian democracy, asserting that increased women’s representation is not about exclusivity but rather a means to create a more equitable and balanced political landscape. She called on all political parties to recognize the urgency of this matter and throw their support behind the Women’s Reservation Bill.
Kavitha’s efforts to promote the bill have included a hunger strike in New Delhi in March, and she has been actively engaging with political parties and civil society organizations across India to amplify the demand for the bill’s passage. Recently, she announced plans for another protest in the national capital during the winter session of Parliament, with invitations extended to leaders from both the BJP and Congress.
This call for action comes in response to criticism faced by the BRS after it named only six women out of 115 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Telangana, prompting Kavitha to reiterate the importance of women’s representation in politics.
