India, April 17 -- justify;">Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said greater political participation of women is essential for strengthening democracy and accelerating social development, as she addressed a gathering at the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) in Coimbatore during her visit for Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaigning.

Speaking at the event, Gupta described the Nari Shakti Vandan Act as a landmark reform that will ensure 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. She said the move would enable women to articulate their concerns more effectively and contribute meaningfully to policymaking.

Highlighting the issue of delimitation, Gupta sought to address concerns around the process, stating that it ...