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Vani Tripathi Tikoo Hails Women's Reservation Bill as "Watershed Moment"

Actor and former BJP member Vani Tripathi Tikoo has strongly endorsed the Women's Reservation Bill, describing it as a historic victory for gender equality in Indian politics. She argues that reservation is necessary leverage to ensure proper representation for women in the country's highest legislative body. Tikoo anticipates a "tsunami" of women leaders emerging at state and national levels following the bill's implementation. The government plans to discuss amendments to the bill in a special Parliament session, potentially using 2011 census data for delimitation.

Key Points: Vani Tripathi Tikoo Backs Women's Reservation Bill

  • Bill called a "big win" for women's rights
  • Aims for 33% reservation in Lok Sabha
  • Tikoo counters criticism of the move
  • Implementation may use 2011 census data
  • Lok Sabha seats to increase to 816
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"Watershed moment in Indian politics...": Actor Vani Tripathi Tikoo backs Women's Reservation Bill

Actor Vani Tripathi Tikoo supports the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a "big win" for women's rights and a watershed moment in Indian politics.

"It's a watershed moment in Indian politics. - Vani Tripathi Tikoo"

New Delhi, April 11

Actor and former Bharatiya Janata Party national secretary Vani Tripathi Tikoo has shown support for the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill, joining in the conversation on gender equality in the Parliament.

In a conversation with ANI, Vani Tripathi described the bill as a "big win" for women's rights in the country.

Noting that India took over 76 years to find proper representation of women in the Parliament, she said, "For developing countries and a country like India, reservation is a leverage and an opportunity which is required for women to be represented."

"If the parliament itself will have 33 per cent women sitting inside the lower house, the representative house of the parliament, I think it's a very big win for women's rights in India, and it's a very big victory for finding equal opportunities of reservation. It's a watershed moment in Indian politics. I am waiting with bated breath for the first most historical democratic election of India in 2029 to happen, where women will be equal partners. I think it's a very significant movement in the representation of women in India," she said.

In response to certain criticism toward the move, Vani Tripathi added, "I think this critique is very wrong. It's a leverage, and this escalation will only bring a tsunami of women leaders in India at every single level, both at the state legislature and at the parliament level."

Tripathi believes the larger inclusion of women will help represent the society at large.

"Women will not just represent women, they will represent society at large, whether it's children, whether it's men, whether it's women, whether it's the elders. I think it's a huge change. Macro-level things will open up, which otherwise get snubbed in the large conversation of governance every day in the country," she said.

This comes after PM Modi, in a rally in Dibrugarh, said the government will take up amendments to the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill during a special session of Parliament, scheduled to be held on April 16, 17 and 18.

The Government has planned two major amendments. 2023's Nari Shakti Vandan Act tied women's reservation to the new census and delimitation. Due to census delays, the plan is to proceed with the 2011 census data.

Currently, the Lok Sabha has 543 seats. With a proposed 50% increase, the number of seats will rise to 816, with 273 (about a third) reserved for women.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I support more women in politics, I hope this doesn't become about tokenism. We need capable leaders, regardless of gender. The focus should be on merit and good governance, not just meeting a quota number.
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Ananya R
Vani Tripathi is absolutely right. In a country where women form half the population, our voices have been missing from the highest decision-making bodies for too long. This bill can change the narrative on so many policies affecting families.
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Karthik V
The practical challenge will be implementation. Using 2011 census data for delimitation when so much has changed demographically seems problematic. Hope they find a fair way to execute this.
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Shreya B
Finally! My mother always says politics needs more "nari shakti". Women leaders in villages have shown what they can do with SHGs and panchayats. Imagine that energy in Parliament! 💪
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Michael C
Interesting to see this development. Many countries have implemented similar measures with positive results. The key will be ensuring these reserved seats empower women from diverse backgrounds, not just political families.

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