During the Mahanadu 2026 event, Nara Lokesh (Working President of the Telugu Desam Party) proposed a 33% reservation for women within the party for the 2029 General Elections. This initiative aligns with the theme 'Stree Shakti', highlighting the party's commitment to fostering women-led leadership and promoting gender equality in politics. Lokesh emphasized the necessity for women to transition from being mere beneficiaries of welfare schemes to becoming active decision-makers in governance. He criticized opposition parties for their resistance to women's empowerment legislation, contrasting it with TDP's proactive stance. The appointment of Byreddy Shabari as the party's first woman National General Secretary is part of TDP's efforts to enhance women's representation. Lokesh called for decisive actions to ensure that the future of the party and Indian politics is inclusive, stating that women must lead shoulder to shoulder with men in shaping the political landscape.