Women Reservation Bill
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 22: Lauding the passage of Women Reservation Bill in both Houses of Parliament with near unanimity , senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today said the path breaking initiative reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong political will to make something huge like this to happen, which was just a political slogan for others.
Interacting with deputations and individuals during weekly public hearing at the BJP headquarters along with Veenu Khanna, BJP State Secretary, here, Devender Rana said the new Parliament House will stand witness to Nari Shakti getting new wings on its opening day coinciding Ganesh Chathurthi.
He said the enthusiasm with which the entire nation, cutting political barriers, walked along the Prime Minister is a tribute to his towering and selfless leadership that always stood for good of the nation. He said the bill will pave the way for fair representation of women in the Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assemblies across the country and their larger participation in the decision making.
Rana congratulated all women irrespective of their political leanings on this momentous occasion and said their proactive role in active politics will bring about harmony in the public discourse and motivate generations to work for the betterment of the nation with renewed vigour. As the times are fast changing for the country under Mr Modi, this bill is going to enhance role and contribution of women in policy making, he added.
He said the legislation empowering women is yet another historic milestone registered during the past over nine years under the decisive, bold and visionary leadership of the Prime Minister. The entire world is watching with awe and admiration Bharat scaling new heights in every field with a sense of pride and spirit of nation first, he maintained.
The deputations and the individuals raised collective and personal issues with regard to utility services, drinking water and power supply, road connectivity, civic amenities etc and sight Rana’s intervention in getting these resolved .
The Senior BJP leader assured that all the points raised would be taken up at appropriate levels for earnest redressal. He said the BJP is committed for the welfare of people, irrespective of religion, region, caste as per the Prime Minister’s cherished agenda of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas Sabka Prayas.