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JDU Hails Women's Reservation Bill as Historic Post-Independence Moment

JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's letter calling for a special Parliament sitting to discuss implementing the Women's Reservation Bill. He described the bill, which reserves one-third of parliamentary seats for women starting in 2029, as a historic post-independence moment. Jha urged all political parties to support the bill, keeping it above considerations of caste, religion, or political alliance. He emphasized that utilizing women's full potential would greatly benefit policymaking and decision-making in Parliament.

Key Points: JDU Leader Calls Women's Reservation Bill a Historic Moment

  • Bill reserves 1/3rd Parliament seats for women from 2029
  • PM Modi wrote to all party floor leaders for support
  • JDU issues 3-line whip for MPs' attendance
  • Jha urges keeping bill above caste, religion, and party politics
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"Will be one of the historical moments after independence...": JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha on Women Reservation Bill

JDU's Sanjay Kumar Jha welcomes PM Modi's push for Women's Reservation Bill implementation, urging cross-party support for the 2029 rollout.

"This is going to be one of the historical moments after independence. - Sanjay Kumar Jha"

Patna, April 13

JDU leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Monday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's letter calling a special sitting for the discussion on the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, saying that it will be one of the most historical moments after independence.

Speaking to ANI, he urged all the political parties to extend support in the implementation of the Women Reservation Bill, keeping it beyond caste, religion, or political alliance. He noted that women's full potential can greatly benefit the policymaking and decision-making in the Parliament.

"I have also received the letter of PM Modi. The Bill to reserve 1/3rd of seats for women in Parliament from 2029. This is going to be one of the historical moments after independence. The letter highlights the involvement of women in sports, startups, etc. There are usually 6-7 toppers in the Bihar Board exams. It's a historical moment, and everyone should support this. Their maximum potential should be utilised. Everyone should keep it above caste, religion, and party and support it," he said.

Further, Jha praised women in Indian politics, saying that they have showcased their leadership skills time and again, and the Bill will enable them to contribute to the nation.

"Women lead very affirmatively. We have all seen how wonderfully they work. If this Bill is implemented, the number of seats in the Parliament will be increased for women. They will greatly contribute to the policymaking decision making, and their full potential will be utilised in the future," he noted.

The JDU has also issued a 3 line whip to its MPs to be present in the house during the 3 days of the Parliament session.

Earlier on Sunday, PM Modi wrote a letter to Floor Leaders of all parties in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha requesting them for their support in the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, saying that this moment stands above any party or individual.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good move, but why wait until 2029? If it's such a historical moment, implementation should be faster. Also, the real test will be ensuring women from all backgrounds get tickets, not just relatives of current leaders.
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Ananya R
Absolutely agree with Jha ji. Look at the leadership of women in panchayats already. They manage budgets and development wonderfully. Parliament will only benefit from more such perspectives. This is progress for the nation.
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Vikram M
Reservation is needed, but merit should not be compromised. We need capable leaders, regardless of gender. Hope the system ensures that qualified women come forward and not just party loyalists filling a quota.
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Sarah B
As an observer of Indian politics, this is a significant democratic reform. The emphasis on keeping it above caste and religion is crucial. True empowerment means representation based on identity *and* ability.
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Karthik V
The PM's letter and cross-party support is a good sign. But the proof will be in the pudding. Will parties give tickets to women in winnable seats, or just use this as a talking point? The 2029 timeline gives them a long rope.
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Meera T
This gives me hope for my daughter's future!

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