Ruling party's support for the Bill feels tokenistic, like it is meant to treat a symptom, not the cause. Have they paused to reflect on why women remained underrepresented all these years?
“In Madhya Pradesh elections are coming, so this can be implemented now. You (political parties) give tickets to women from the backward castes without reservation. There is no need for reservation, only your will power (is required),” she said.
Among the 499 seats in the first Lok Sabha, 22 were won by women. Though a small number, they argued eloquently, bringing in unique perspectives and introducing some of the most significant Bills in modern Indian history.
Speaking on the occasion, the CJI stressed the need for “nations, institutions and most importantly individuals are open to engage with and learn from one another, without feeling threatened or belittled”.
“In Madhya Pradesh elections are coming, so this can be implemented now. You (political parties) give tickets to women from the backward castes without reservation. There is no need for reservation, only your will power (is required),” she said.