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Ameesha Patel Backs 100% Women's Quota, Says "Listen to Women for Progress"

Actress Ameesha Patel has expressed strong support for the Women's Reservation Bill, advocating for 100% reservation rather than the proposed 33%. She emphasizes that listening to women's voices is essential for national progress, as women truly understand grassroots and household issues. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, passed in 2023, aims to reserve one-third of legislative seats for women. Patel was last seen in the blockbuster sequel 'Gadar 2'.

Key Points: Ameesha Patel Supports Full Women's Reservation in Parliament

  • Supports Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
  • Advocates for 100% women's quota
  • Says women understand real problems
  • Bill passed in 2023
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Ameesha Patel: Important to listen to the voices of women for the progress of our country

Actress Ameesha Patel advocates for 100% women's quota, stating it's crucial to listen to women's voices for the country's progress.

"why only 33 percent? It should be 100 percent reservation...why not? - Ameesha Patel"

Mumbai, April 16

Actress Ameesha Patel has voiced her opinion on the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and said that it is very important to listen to the voices of women for the progress of our country.

Sharing her two cents on the proposed implementation of the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', providing 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures, Ameesha told IANS that she has "always supported women's progress in every field."

"Especially when they are given a higher percentage of representation, whether in jobs or in Parliament, and when their voices are heard and are given more choice for voice. I always support it."

"In fact, I am happy about it, but why only 33 percent? It should be 100 percent reservation...why not? Women empowerment is very important," added the actress, who has worked in films such as "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha", "Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai" and "Humraaz" to name a few.

The actress said it is a woman who understands the real problem.

"Absolutely, because it is a woman who truly understands real problems, the problems of ordinary people and household issues. So definitely, it is very important to listen to the voices of women for the progress of our country," she added.

The Women's Reservation Bill, or Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, provides for one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies.

It was passed in Parliament in 2023. A proposed legislation seeks to delink its implementation from the 2027 Census and base it on the 2011 Census to ensure it comes into force before the 2029 general election. With the focus now shifting to its implementation across the country, a special session of Parliament is set to be convened today.

Talking about the actress, Ameesha was last seen on screen in Gadar 2,a period action drama film directed by Anil Sharma. The sequel to Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, it stars Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma, Simrat Kaur, Manisha Wadhwa, and Gaurav Chopra. The film is based during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Gadar 2 became the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2023, the tenth highest-grossing Hindi film of all-time, and the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film in India.

She will reportedly be seen in Tauba Tera Jalwa by Akashaditya Lama. It also stars Jatin Khurana, and Angela Krislinzki.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see celebrities using their platform for important issues. The bill's implementation has been delayed for too long. Let's hope the special session today brings some concrete steps. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
While I support the sentiment, saying "only a woman understands real problems" is a bit of a generalization. Progress comes from collaboration between all genders. The reservation should be about merit and representation, not about one gender understanding issues better.
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Karthik V
"Why only 33 percent? It should be 100 percent" – This is where she loses me. That's not practical or fair. Reservation is a tool for inclusion, not exclusion. We need more women in Parliament, but a 100% quota is unrealistic. Let's focus on effective implementation of the current bill first.
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Meera T
As a mother and a professional, I see daily how household and societal issues are interconnected. Having more women lawmakers can bridge that gap. It's not just about numbers, it's about perspective. Hope this bill gets implemented soon! 💪
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David E
Interesting to see this discussion from India. Similar debates happen here about representation. The key is ensuring the women who get these seats are truly representative of all women, not just from political families. Empowerment must be broad-based.

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