New Delhi, April 10 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Arts Faculty at Delhi University on Friday to support a campaign backing the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which promotes greater political representation for women.
The law reserves one-third of the seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
Addressing the gathering, she emphasized the urgent need to increase women's participation in governance and policymaking.
Chief Minister Gupta said that meaningful change can only occur when women hold decision-making positions, enabling them to address issues that directly affect society, families, and their own lives.
She highlighted Delhi government initiatives such as ‘Lakhpati Bitiya’ and ‘Anmol’, describing them as outcomes of a sensitive and inclusive approach aimed at strengthening women's empowerment and social security.
The event also underscored the importance of women's leadership and equal representation, with messages such as "It's time for women to lead" and "Empowered women, prosperous nation."
Chief Minister Gupta described the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Act’ as a historic step and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its passage. She said that the legislation builds on the journey from ‘Beti Bachao’ to ‘Beti Badhao.’
She noted that the demand for greater political representation for women has been a long-standing issue.
Tracing its roots back to 1931, she said that the law enacted in 2023 reflects a long and persistent struggle.
She emphasized that ensuring its effective implementation is now a collective responsibility.
The Chief Minister urged young people to actively support the initiative and help turn it into a mass movement, adding that true democratic strength lies in equal participation in decision-making.
Expressing confidence in the law's impact, CM Gupta said it would redefine political representation in the country and help build a stronger, more balanced, and progressive democracy.
A large number of students, teachers, and citizens attended the event and extended their support to the campaign. People were encouraged to register their participation by giving a missed call to 9667173333.
After the campaign, the Chief Minister informally interacted with students and women faculty members at a tea stall on campus.
Over tea, she listened closely to their views, experiences, and suggestions.
She said that the interaction reflected the importance of open and direct communication between public representatives and citizens, noting that the simpler and more accessible this dialogue is, the more effective and people-centric policymaking becomes.