New Delhi, April 16 (NationPress) Former Rajya Sabha MP Sonal Mansingh expressed optimism on Thursday that all political factions would come together to support the Women's Reservation Bill following comprehensive discussions, labeling it a transformative reform that could reshape political representation in India.

In an interview with IANS, Mansingh articulated that the passage of this Bill would be recognized as one of the most significant accomplishments of this century.

She emphasized that India should strive for a minimum of 33 percent representation for women in legislative assemblies, highlighting that, even after many years of democratic governance, women's involvement in Parliament hovers around just 12-14 percent.

"I genuinely hope that after a few days of dialogue, all political parties will come together and ensure the Bill's passage. If enacted, it will be a monumental step towards gender equality in politics," she stated.

Mansingh also expressed her disapproval of previous comments made by some political figures, deeming them inappropriate.

She called for a shift away from such attitudes and for the acknowledgment of women's rightful share in governance.

"Women represent half of our nation's population. Guaranteeing their fair representation will be a hallmark achievement," she added.

Additionally, Mansingh pointed out that the topic of women's reservation is intricately linked with delimitation, which is anticipated to boost the number of seats in the Lok Sabha.

She remarked that any increase in Lok Sabha seats would also have a direct effect on the Rajya Sabha.

"Delimitation is crucial due to the significant population growth. If it is not conducted in response to population changes, the issue will persist and will not lead to effective results," she asserted.

Addressing apprehensions previously voiced by some male MPs regarding how reservation might impact their electoral prospects, Mansingh acknowledged that such discussions are likely to arise again.

However, she clarified that the design of the process aims to ensure equitable representation for all states based on their population, without diminishing their current share.

She added that if the delimitation proposal is approved alongside the Women's Reservation Bill, both initiatives would be implemented concurrently.

According to the former Rajya Sabha MP, this alignment is vital for the effective execution of the policy, which is set to take effect in the 2029 general elections.

Mansingh concluded by reiterating that the Bill is not merely a policy reform but a significant leap towards inclusive and balanced political participation in India.