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Preeti Jhangiani Hails Women's Reservation Bill as a Civilizational Movement

Actress Preeti Jhangiani has welcomed the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a historic civilizational movement for India. She highlighted that the current Lok Sabha has only 15% women's representation, which she likened to a democracy with one hand tied. Jhangiani believes the bill will have an enormous ripple effect on society, especially once it reaches the critical 30% representation threshold. She concluded by noting that greater women's representation, even at the village panchayat level, has consistently brought about positive change.

Key Points: Preeti Jhangiani on Women's Reservation Bill's Historic Passage

  • Bill passed after 27-year wait
  • Current Lok Sabha has only 15% women
  • Expected to have enormous societal ripple effect
  • Seen as a huge moment for all Indian women
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Preeti Jhangiani on women reservation bill: It is a civilizational movement

Actress Preeti Jhangiani calls the Women's Reservation Bill a civilizational movement for India, ending a 27-year wait for greater political representation.

"It's more than a political movement; it's also a civilizational movement for India. - Preeti Jhangiani"

Mumbai, April 9

Actress Preeti Jhangiani shared her reaction to the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a civilizational movement for the country.

During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Preeti welcomed the latest move by the government.

She was asked, "How do you see the massive change in the political scenario as the Women's Bill is going to pass?"

Sharing her views on the matter, Preeti told IANS, "You know, I think the fact that this bill is finally being passed after 27 long years, I believe it was first introduced in 1996. So the fact that this bill is being passed is more than a political movement; it's also a civilizational movement for India."

"In the Lok Sabha, there's only 15% representation right now of Indian women, and that is like a democracy with one hand tied behind its back. So I feel like with this bill being passed, it's like that hand has been opened. And when that hand has been opened, finally the constitution is getting up and telling women that come and take your seat here at this table where decisions are actually being made. So it's a very, very huge moment for all the women that I think about who waited for this bill, who fought for this bill, who marched for this bill, who, you know, all women, even somebody like my mother, who has waited for these moments. So I think it's a very, very huge political and civilizational moment for India," she added.

Sharing how the bill will end up impacting society, the 'Mohabbatein' actress said, "I think that the ripple effect that this bill will have will be enormous. Because we have seen when it reaches this critical 30% mass of women in the constitution, I think it will have a huge impact."

She added that it is known that all the countries where there is a larger women's representation they enjoy better women empowerment.

"We have seen wherever the women have entered, even in the village areas, in the village panchayats, they have brought about changes", concluded Preeti.

- IANS

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Rahul R
While I support the intent, I hope this leads to genuine empowerment and not just tokenism. We need women leaders who can bring about real change in education, safety, and healthcare, not just fill seats. The implementation will be key.
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Shreya B
She's absolutely right about the ripple effect! Look at what women in village panchayats have achieved. When my bua became sarpanch, she got a proper road and a primary health centre built. Imagine that power scaled up to the national level! đź’Ş
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Arjun K
A strong democracy needs all voices. My mother and sister are more politically aware than I am! It's about time our laws reflected the actual composition of our nation. This is progress, plain and simple.
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Meera T
"Democracy with one hand tied behind its back" – what a powerful way to put it. This bill unties that hand. Now the real work begins to ensure women from all backgrounds, not just urban elites, can reach those seats.
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Karthik V
Good step, but let's be cautiously optimistic. Passing a bill is one thing, changing deep-rooted mindsets in politics is another. I respect Preeti's optimism, but the challenge is in the execution on the ground.

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