CM Shivakumar Advocates for Women's Political Presence, Confirms Second Board Appointments List
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday underscored the critical need for enhanced women's representation in politics while simultaneously announcing that the second list of appointments to various state boards and corporations would be released within days. Speaking from the steps of Vidhana Soudha, where he unveiled the logo for the upcoming Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) India Region Conference, the Chief Minister reiterated the state's commitment to gender equality and political empowerment.
Shivakumar emphasized that women must secure adequate representation in both Parliament and State Legislatures. He expressed confidence in the swift implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, recently passed by the Rajya Sabha, during the forthcoming Parliament session. Drawing parallels, he recalled late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's initiatives, which introduced 50 percent reservation for women from the panchayat to district administration levels, expressing belief in broad political consensus for such measures.
The Chief Minister highlighted Karnataka's pride in having women serve in prominent constitutional and administrative roles, including Governor, Chief Secretary, Assembly Secretary, Legislative Council Secretary, and Deputy Chairperson. "Women are the eyes of a family. When women are empowered, men too become stronger," he stated. He described the CWP India Region Conference, scheduled for November 17 and 18 in Bengaluru, as a historic milestone for the state, assuring complete government support. The conference, led by CWP India Region chairperson D. Purandeswari, will convene over 150 women parliamentarians, legislators, and presiding officers from India and abroad. Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker G.S. Patil and Legislative Council Chairman Saleem Ahmed will facilitate the two-day event. Shivakumar also paid tribute to former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, along with other women leaders like Sucheta Kripalani and President Droupadi Murmu, citing their achievements as proof of women's limitless potential.
Later, addressing a Children's Day event at the Bharat Jodo Hall within the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office, marking Jawaharlal Nehru's birth anniversary, Shivakumar confirmed the imminent release of the second list of appointments. He clarified that the initial list aimed to provide positions for party workers, with the subsequent list and remaining posts also designated for cadre members. The Chief Minister urged party workers to strengthen Bharat Jodo organizations at panchayat and ward levels, noting that 40,000 individuals had already been appointed to guarantee committees,
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📰 Source: Mangalorean News
