Mumbai, April 6 -- Veteran actor Mukesh Rishi has backed the proposed 33% reservation for women in Parliament, calling it a "very good" and long-awaited step toward greater representation, ahead of a special parliamentary session scheduled later this month.

Speaking to ANI, Rishi expressed his happiness over the development, describing it as a milestone achieved after years of effort.

"It is a matter of great joy. We have been trying for many years, and although it has taken time, we have finally reached this point. What was meant to happen is now happening," he said.

The actor emphasised that women have consistently excelled across sectors and dismissed the notion of any inherent limitations.

"I am very happy that a 33% reservation i...