New Delhi, March 17 -- Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan on Tuesday expressed support for the Women Reservation Act, stating that the opposition stands in favour of the bill, while also raising concerns over its implementation.

Speaking with ANI, she said that the government has announced several bills in the past but has often failed to take concrete steps to implement them on the ground.

Emphasising the need for women's empowerment, Hasan said that empowering women is essential in the current scenario and added that it would also contribute positively to the country's economy.

"The government has only announced this bill, and the government announces many bills but does not take any steps to implement them on the ground. There is a need ...