Women law makers have demanded women’s equal representation in the election of the constituent assembly.

They said that the new constitution would not be inclusive if women did not have equal representation in the constituent assembly.

Speaking at a programme organized by Sundar Nepal , UML lawmaker Bidhya Devi Bhandari affirmed inclusive democracy was not possible without equal participation of women.

She said she will raise the issue of equal participation in her party and also urged all women lawmakers to raise their voice to defeat the feudal mentality present within their party.

Another UML lawmaker Urmila Aryal stressed the need of equal participation of women in all sectors including political parties, diplomatic missions, administrative and security mechanisms.

Nepali Congress Lawmaker Sabitri Bogati said women lawmakers should struggle within their parties for equal representation of women in the constituent assembly.

Lawmaker Renu Yadav of Rastriya Prajatantra Party stressed on proportional representation and unity among women.

Other women lawmakers including Tirtha Gautam and Kashi Poudel said that separate constituency should be announced for women.