Women’s reservation will open new avenues for political leadership: Lok Sabha Speaker
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that the 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies will empower women to shape policy rather than just receive support. He emphasized that economic and social empowerment of women is essential for India's development.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing legislative efforts to increase female representation in Indian politics and governance.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday (September 7, 2026) said the 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies would open new avenues for women’s political leadership, stressing that the role of women must move beyond receiving support to shaping policies and laws.
Inaugurating a two-day All-India Capacity Building Workshop on ‘Gender-Responsive Governance’, organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Faridabad, Mr. Birla said the day was not far when women would account for more than 50% of public services.
The focus should shift from merely providing women with support and opportunities to enabling them to actively determine policies, programmes, and legislation addressing their concerns and aspirations, he said.
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