JAMMU: Lauding the passage of the Women Reservation Bill in both Houses of Parliament with near unanimity, senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today said the path-breaking initiative of Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi’s strong political will to make something huge like this happen, which was just a political slogan for others.
Interacting with deputations and individuals during weekly public hearings 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 with 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 the 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.
Devender 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 Modi, this bill is going to enhance the role and contribution of women in policy-making, he added.
Rana said the legislation empowering women is yet another historic milestone registered during the past nine years under the Prime Minister’s decisive, bold and visionary leadership. 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 saw 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 to 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.
