Ajit Pawar demands 33 % reservation for women in Parliament and Assemblies

The Fact News Service

Pune, September 19

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday sought 33 per cent reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies on the lines of local bodies.

During his speech at the annual general meeting of the Pune District Central Cooperative Bank he stated, “The special session of Parliament commenced today, and during that session, we put forth a demand for a 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies, similar to the reservation already in place for women in local bodies. Our demand is rooted in the belief that women should have equal opportunities, not just to cast votes but also to participate actively in governance.”

Pawar also highlighted that globally, women are being provided with equal opportunities, emphasizing that countries that have not offered these opportunities to women have lagged behind.

He specifically mentioned Pakistan and Bangladesh as examples of countries that have not granted such opportunities. He remarked, “We must propel women forward, which is why we are pushing for 33 per cent reservations.”

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