Milestone in the history of new India, says Devendra Fadnavis on women’s quota bill

“The legislation, once becomes Act, will see greater representation of women in Indian Parliament and state assemblies. The demand for 33 per cent women reservation was made 27 years ago. The past successive governments made promises but failed to accomplish them. It was the initiative of PM Modi who took the bold decision to realise the promise into reality,” the deputy CM said.

Adding that women empowerment should not be restricted to politics alone, he said, “When given opportunities, women have already proved their merit and mettle. Beyond politics, we will see women making giant strides in the economic sector. This is just the beginning.”

In Maharashtra, out of 8.97 crore voters, women account for 4.38 crore. In the state legislative assembly with 288 MLAs, women account for just 24 seats. With 33 per cent reservation, women’s MLA strength in Maharashtra assembly will rise to 95.