New Delhi, April 10 (NationPress) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta of Delhi visited the Arts Faculty at Delhi University on Friday to endorse a signature campaign advocating for the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, aimed at enhancing political representation for women.

This legislation allocates one-third of the seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

While addressing the audience, she stressed the critical need for increased female involvement in governance and policy formulation.

CM Gupta emphasized that real transformation can only occur when women hold decision-making roles, allowing them to tackle issues that affect not only society but also families and their own lives.

She highlighted initiatives by the Delhi government such as ‘Lakhpati Bitiya’ and ‘Anmol’, branding them as results of a compassionate and inclusive strategy aimed at enhancing women's empowerment and social security.

The event underscored the significance of women's leadership and equal representation, showcased through slogans like ‘It’s time for women to lead’ and ‘Empowered women, prosperous nation’.

The Chief Minister described the Nari Shakti Vandan Act as a monumental advancement and expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its enactment. She noted that this law symbolizes a continuation of the movement from ‘Beti Bachao’ to ‘Beti Badhao’.

She pointed out that the demand for enhanced political representation for women has been a longstanding issue, tracing its origins back to 1931. The law established in 2023 is a testament to a lengthy and relentless struggle.

She emphasized that ensuring the effective enforcement of this law is now a shared duty.

The Chief Minister encouraged the youth to actively back this initiative and transform it into a widespread movement, asserting that genuine democratic strength arises from equal involvement in decision-making.

With confidence in the law’s potential, CM Gupta stated that it would reshape political representation in India, fostering a stronger, more equitable, and progressive democracy.

A significant turnout of students, educators, and citizens attended the event, showing their support for the campaign. Attendees were invited to register their participation by giving a missed call to 9667173333.

Following the campaign, the Chief Minister engaged in an informal discussion with students and female faculty members at a tea stall on campus, where she attentively listened to their opinions, experiences, and suggestions.

This interaction, she noted, illustrated the importance of open and direct communication between public representatives and the community, asserting that the more straightforward and accessible this dialogue is, the more effective and people-focused policy-making can become.