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Jagan Mohan Reddy Backs Centre’s 33% Women’s Quota Plan for 2029

The endorsement signals cross‑party momentum to move the long‑pending reservation from law on paper to seats on the ground.

Overview

  • Jagan Mohan Reddy, who posted on X on Wednesday, endorsed the Centre’s proposed amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023.
  • The proposal is reported to reserve one‑third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies with implementation targeted in 2029.
  • He said the stance matches the YSR Congress Party’s record of giving women 50% representation in local bodies and in nominated posts.
  • He argued the quota would grow women’s leadership and open more paths into public life across India.
  • The plan originates with the Central Government and still needs legislative approval and administrative steps before it can take effect.