Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and AIADMK Chief Jayalalitha expressed hope that womens reservation bill turns to law without further barriers. Jayalalitha requested all parties to look beyond the narrow divides to ensure that the bill is passed in the Loksabha. “The passage... is a small, but historic step in the tumultuous journey of the Bill. Before the Bill becomes law, it has to be passed by Lok Sabha,” She also promised that her party will take the necessary steps to uplift the women in her state. “AIADMK will take necessary steps towards grooming and developing women of substance for a positive political role in future", said she.