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The provision to provide 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies was brought by amending the Constitution in 2023.

The Women's Reservation Act is undeniably the most substantive step in independent India toward women’s political empowerment. It is not a sectional privilege. It is a democratic correction.

Parida also highlighted Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana as a model initiative inspired by the prime minister’s vision and commitment to women empowerment.

The NCW chief said the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was an important step towards ensuring greater participation of women in decision-making.

Dhami emphasised that while PM Modi’s government has pushed to secure women’s rightful place in the democratic system, obstructionist tactics from rivals remain a persistent hurdle.

Odisha CM says one-third reservation will redefine democracy, boost women’s role in policymaking and governance