Hyderabad, April 9 -- BJP Telangana President Ramchander Rao on Thursday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of the 33 per cent Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a landmark step towards enhancing women's representation in governance.

Speaking to ANI, he said that women across the country would be happy with the decision, describing it as one of the finest measures taken by any nation.

Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rao said the move reflects recognition of women's calibre and the need for greater participation in Parliament and state Assemblies.

"The 33% Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament is a welcome step, and I believe women across the country are happy about it. It is one of the finest measures taken by any nation. ...