Bhartiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha on Wednesday criticized the BJP and Congress for the lack of progress in women's rights over the last 75 years. She pointed out the absence of women in political leadership and emphasized the importance of the Women's Reservation Bill to ensure women's representation. Kavitha also highlighted the need for legislative action to enforce women's participation.
"It is shameful that after 75 years of independence, we still have so few women in political leadership," Kavitha said. "The BJP and Congress have both failed to ensure that women have a fair share of power."
Kavitha called on the government to pass the Women's Reservation Bill, which would reserve 33% of seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women. She said that the bill is essential to ensure that women have a voice in decision-making.
Kavitha also highlighted the need for legislative action to enforce women's participation in the workforce. She said that the government should pass laws that guarantee equal pay for equal work and that make it easier for women to balance work and family responsibilities.
"We need to create a society where women have the same opportunities as men," Kavitha said. "We need to pass laws that will make it possible for women to reach their full potential."
Kavitha's criticism of the BJP and Congress is likely to resonate with many women in India. Women make up nearly half of the country's population, but they are still underrepresented in positions of power. The Women's Reservation Bill has been pending in Parliament for over a decade, and there is no sign that it will be passed anytime soon.
Kavitha's call for legislative action to enforce women's participation is also likely to be welcomed by many. Women are still facing discrimination in the workplace, and they are often forced to choose between work and family. Laws that would guarantee equal pay for equal work and make it easier for women to balance work and family responsibilities would be a major step forward for gender equality in India.
