Nara Lokesh Advocates 33% Seat Reservation for Women in 2029 Elections
Lokesh said the party will reserve 33% of seats for women and called it a commitment to stronger leadership and decision-making.
- On Wednesday, TDP national working president Nara Lokesh proposed 33% reservation for women within the party for the 2029 elections in Andhra Pradesh, calling it "a commitment to the future of India."
- The announcement reflects TDP's broader strategy to strengthen women's leadership, with this year's Mahanadu themed around 'Stree Shakti' , coming amid stalled national implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill.
- Lokesh described the 33% reservation as first-of-its-kind in Indian politics, contrasting TDP's approach with competitors: "Many parties talk about women's empowerment during elections and forget about them after elections. But the Telugu Desam Party has always believed in the power of women."
- By positioning women as decision-makers rather than beneficiaries, Lokesh emphasized "The future of the Telugu Desam Party will be led shoulder to shoulder by our women. This is our commitment," while criticizing opposition rejection of the Women's Reservation Bill.
- Implementation of the 33% quota begins in 2029, positioning TDP as advancing women's representation while national-level Women's Reservation Bill efforts face delays and political disagreement, giving the party a distinctive electoral platform.
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In a major political development, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national working president Nara Lokesh on Wednesday (May 27) proposed 33 per cent reservation for women within the TDP for the 2029 elections in Andhra Pradesh. During its largest gathering, 'Mahanadu', Lokesh said the TDP was ushering in a "new political era" marked by greater participation of women in politics and decision-making. TDP's 33% women quota plan Calling it a first-of-its-…
TDP 'Mahanadu': Party working prez Lokesh proposes 33 percent women's reservation
Amaravati, May 27 (PTI) TDP working president and Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday proposed that the party should allocate 33 percent seats to women in the 2029 elections, irrespective of the quota proposal getting the Parliament nod. Addressing ‘Mahanadu’, TDP’s annual conclave, Lokesh said the party believes in ‘Stree Shakti’ (women’s power) […]
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