New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Ahead of the special Parliament session starting April 16, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Monday that women workers of the party and common citizens are eagerly waiting for the passage of the “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam”.​

“There is a visible sense of enthusiasm and optimism among women across the country regarding the discussion and passage of the bill, envisioned by the Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the protection of women’s interests,” he said.​

He said not just women active in politics but even common citizens are discussing it and expressing strong support for the legislation.​

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, daughter of the late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor and actress Neetu Singh Kapoor, who has been a well-known jewellery and fashion designer in Delhi, spoke on Sunday evening with Sachdeva through Delhi BJP spokesperson Neoma Gupta.​

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni welcomed the efforts of the BJP government towards women’s empowerment and thanked the ruling party for convening a special Parliament session on April 16 to discuss and pass the “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam”.​

Delhi BJP Vice President Yogita Singh addressed a press conference on Monday, where two noted personalities — entrepreneur and astronomer Sona Sahni Singh and Delhi University Associate Professor Sonali Chitalkar — expressed support of Delhi’s intellectual women for the “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.”​

During the conference, she released a video statement by Riddhima Kapoor Sahni in support of the proposed legislation.​

Yogita Singh said that since independence, women have contributed significantly to nation-building, but they have not received adequate participation in policy-making.​

Now, by bringing the “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam,” the BJP government is ensuring proper representation for women in legislatures and Parliament, paving the way for a new India, she said.​

In her video message, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni said, “Modi ji, thank you for the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for thinking about us. This law will give women an opportunity to move forward. They will gain a new identity and respect.”​

Now women will be able to express themselves easily, become stronger, and our country will progress, she said.​

Sona Sahni Shukla said we are fortunate to live in Delhi, where women have the freedom to pursue anything. Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, women are continuously serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other sectors, she said.​

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