Women Hold Bike Rally in Visakhapatnam to Support 33% Reservation Bill

Approximately 100 women participated in an all-women motorcycle and scooter rally in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, demonstrating solidarity with the Women’s Reservation Bill, officially known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The legislation proposes a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Organized by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which includes the Bharatiya Janata Party, Telugu Desam Party, and Jana Sena Party, the event began at the LIC Building near the Ambedkar statue. The route covered Akkayyapalem and the Gurudwara area before returning to the start. Prior to the rally, participants conducted a signature campaign urging the bill's passage. Key figures, including former GVMC corporator Usha Sree Peddisetty and BJP Yuva Morcha spokesperson Sanjana Sai, emphasized the need for increased female political representation, currently standing at only 14–15%. Speakers highlighted the rally as a symbol of women's growing financial independence and freedom, marking the culmination of a long-awaited legislative effort. The event underscored local support for the Indian government's move to enhance gender parity in politics, with participants expressing hope that the world is watching this significant step forward.