Bhubaneswar, April 13 -- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has backed the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a historic step towards women-led development in India, while taking a swipe at the Congress for opposing it.

Speaking to reporters at an event in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, Parida said India has moved beyond women's development and entered the era of women-led development.

"Today, India is undergoing a historic transformation. We have moved beyond women's development and entered the era of women-led development. The Women's Reservation Bill was first introduced in 1996, but it remained merely a discussion for years. Finally, on September 21, 2023, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiyam was passed as a constitutional amendment, e...