A 50-50 reaction on 33%

It’s a women’s world. The privileges enjoyed by the women of 21^st century were dreams of the last century women. Today, they possess a power to run the entire nation. They don’t live on the mercy of men.

India, the country that is seen as a men governed nation, has taken a step that has been recorded in the history of the world. Assuring women a whopping 33% reservation in governance at all levels. Be it the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Vidhan Sabha or local elections.

The reservation has received a mixed bag of responses from the entire nation. While some women consider it as an important step towards the empowerment of the Indian women, there are some who believe reservation makes the women look weak.

The bill is yet to be presented in the Lok Sabha and will have to survive the 95% male population, who already consider it as a threat to their political career.

I was sitting with mom when I heard about the bill and took no time in questioning her on the issue. To my surprise, she was hardly interested in it. For her, the rising Dal and Bhindi prices were more important than the 33% reservation.

After a few minutes her attention shifted from her unbalanced monthly budget to the big thing. Thanks to the Indian media who made the 33 % reservation their 100% broadcast material.

Now here’s what she said. “No matter who gets elected, men or women, the politicians will remain corrupt”. Well that was a bitter truth. She continues “What’s the use of 150 odd women in the parliament and a million getting beaten up on the streets everyday? The country needs great women like Indira Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu and Sonia Gandhi. They came into the system without any privileges of reservation, but made a difference. Where as women like Mayawati, Vasundhara Raje and Jayalalitha have successfully ruined the image of women.” So for her, reservation, or no reservation hardly makes any difference. They are equally bad as compared to the men.

Woof! Look at this woman, that’s what my mind said after being bowled by her opinion. I know even you must be awe struck.

The debate has just started. It took the bill 14 years to get a nod at the Rajya Sabha. And what lies ahead is a marathon cum wrestling match with the opposition.

The nation is yet to make a unanimous decision on the reservation. But what made me really think was this thought. Suppose the bill passes, and the parliament sees 33% women audience. Will there be a further demand in the coming years to increase the women quota to 50 %? My experience says women always want more. Rest I’ll leave it on you to think. At the moment, I can just assure you more drama over the issue.

Here are a few tweets/updates that made me laugh.

• Live example of Women Reservation- Bobby Darling. 33 % woman.

Thanks to the women reservation bill, the MP’s will be regular to the parliament.