P T Usha writes | From the Olympics to Parliament: Women must lead India’s future

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Olympic athlete PT Usha supports the 128th Constitutional Amendment reserving one-third of Lok Sabha and State Assembly seats for women. She argues representation improves governance quality, citing panchayati raj success in sanitation, education, and healthcare. Women's legislative participation could unlock economic potential, with McKinsey estimating $700 billion GDP addition through gender equality. Usha contends visible female leadership reshapes societal aspirations and addresses lived experiences in safety, discrimination, and access.

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