RAIPUR
Former Indian badminton champion Kavita Dixit has called the Women’s Reservation Bill a “great effort” to erase long-standing gender bias. Speaking in Raipur, Dixit argued that while the 33% reservation policy is a vital start, its success depends on women actively claiming their political power. “Society only progresses when women step forward to use these new rights,” she noted.
The government is currently moving ahead with the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which introduces major changes to how India is governed. To make this representation work, the following structural shifts are planned:
- Seat Expansion: The number of Lok Sabha seats is set to grow from 543 to 816.
- Reserved Quota: Out of these new seats, 273 will be set aside specifically for female candidates.
- Future Timeline: The Union Cabinet has approved these steps with the goal of having everything ready for the 2029 national elections.
This move is backed by the Delimitation Commission Bill, which aims to break down old societal barriers. By using data from the 2011 Census to redraw political boundaries, the government hopes to ensure that women are no longer just spectators but are central to the country’s decision-making process. Dixit’s message remains clear, the law provides the door, but women across the country must be the ones to walk through it.