New Delhi, April 10 -- India's Paralympic silver medalist Deepa Malik has welcomed the government's push on the Women's Reservation Bill, stressing that greater political representation for women is essential for a progressive society.

On the proposed legislation, Malik told ANI, "I welcome this initiative of the Women's Reservation Bill by PM Modi. A special session is being held for this. A society is only considered healthy when its women are empowered."

Her remarks come amid the Centre's ongoing efforts to operationalise provisions related to women's reservation in legislatures. According to sources, the government is considering an amendment bill alongside a broader exercise to expand the strength of the Lok Sabha.

The proposed pl...