Hyderabad, April 12 -- Union Minister Ramdas Athawale hailed the Women's Reservation Bill as a "revolutionary decision" by the Centre, asserting that it would ensure greater political representation and justice for women across the country.

Speaking to reporters here, Athawale said the bill seeks to reserve one-third of seats in Parliament for women and would significantly expand the strength of the Lok Sabha. He added that the move aligns with the long-standing vision of social reformers and aims to provide inclusive representation across communities.

"A bill has been passed to give women in our country one-third of the seats, which is 33%. Narendra Modi's government has made a great, revolutionary decision. A special session of the Lo...