A delegation of five members, representing various women’s organisations, met President Ram Nath Kovind, at the Rashtrapathi Bhawan for the speedy passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill. The delegation sought his support for gender equality in politics and the immediate passage of the Bill.
Dr Ranjana Kumari, Director Centre for Social Research who led the delegation said, “We have got a very good response at the highest level of governance and sincerely hope that we will get the bill passed this year. Women’s groups will leave no stone unturned, and step up their campaign in the coming months.” The other important delegation members included Sara Pilot, Chairperson, CEQUIN, Ranu Bhogal, Director (Policy, Research and Campaign), Oxfam, India, Vinodhini Moses, National General Secretary, YWCA of India and Gayatri Sharma, Director, Women Power Connect.