33 per cent reservation not an end, but platform: Jammu and Kashmir women

Jammu, Mar 7 : Though the fraternity is set to feel more empowered and secure once the Women Reservation Bill, scheduled to be introduced tomorrow in the Upper House of the Parliament gets nod from the parliamentarians, the women in Jammu and Kashmir feel that it is not a matter of 33 per cent but a platform for the fairer sex to consider themselves as an individual.

The weaker sex in this militancy-torn state feels the would definitely strengthen them, besides making them more aware of their rights.

''In my opinion women should not look for reservation because they should be so hardworking and talented that it should not be their need,'' Renu Nanda, a socialite said.

Ms Nanda said women should be so competitive and self dependent that they can stand by the side of their counterparts.

Reservation means discrimination. By giving reservation, women are being discriminated as it labels them as weak against men and thus, will be limiting the space for her,'' the social worker added.

For Meenakshi Kilam, an administratrix in the field of education, is a great milestone for the fairer sex that would take them to the world of liberalization and empowerment.

Ms Kilam said though the Bill was not directly having an impact on females representing every class in the society, but it would be motivating them to feel independent and secure.

''There will be certain setbacks once it gets through but on the other hand it will also be of a great advantage to the women's fraternity,'' Ms Kilam added.

Chairperson of State Women Commission Shamima Firdous said after struggling for 13-long years, the Central Government was set to introduce the Bill in the Parliament.

We are hopeful that the government gives green signal to the Reservation Bill, which would empower and help women to secure their rights, the MLA said.

The fairer sex earlier used to work hard and face so many hurdles in various fields but the Bill would make her feel secure and more empowered, she added.

''Reservation of 33 per cent is not an end but it is the beginning and a platform for women to prove their worth,'' Rajni Sehgal, a lady police officer said.

Ms Sehgal said women should come forward and utilize this opportunity.

''The Bill will make every woman consider herself an individual and not a dependent. This is a prominent chance for her to prove her individuality,'' she added.

Source: New Kerala.
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