TD’s 33% Quota for Women in Legislatures a Historic Move
She said these measures enabled a large number of women to enter public life as elected representatives
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh home minister Vangalapudi Anitha on Friday described the Telugu Desam’s decision to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative bodies as a significant step towards women’s political empowerment.
Addressing the media in Amaravati, she said the party, since its inception, had remained committed to women’s empowerment and aimed to transform women from voters into decision-makers and leaders.
The minister said former chief minister N.T. Rama Rao had introduced several reforms for women, including equal rights in family property, and had supported women’s participation in politics and governance through reservations in local bodies.
She said these measures enabled a large number of women to enter public life as elected representatives.
Anitha said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu further strengthened women’s economic empowerment through DWCRA groups, enabling rural women to become financially independent.
She added that the government was also encouraging women to take up entrepreneurship and become job creators.
Referring to the Mahanadu resolution on 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures, the minister said the decision would mark a new phase in women’s political participation and leadership.
She said the large turnout of women at the Mahanadu despite high temperatures reflected their confidence in the party and reiterated the TD’s commitment to women’s safety, dignity, economic development and political representation.
