Parliament Passes Women's Reservation Bill: Key Details and Next Steps
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India's Parliament has passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Eighth Amendment) Bill, known as the women's reservation Bill, which allocates 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. The Bill now awaits the President's assent to become law.
- 01The women's reservation Bill allocates 33% of seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
- 02The Bill received unanimous support in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- 03It also reserves seats for women in constituencies designated for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- 04The reserved seats will be rotated after each delimitation exercise.
- 05The Bill is officially titled the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
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In a significant legislative achievement, India's Parliament has passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Eighth Amendment) Bill, commonly known as the women's reservation Bill. This Bill aims to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. It received overwhelming support, securing all votes in the Rajya Sabha on September 21, 2023, following near-unanimous backing in the Lok Sabha. The Bill, officially titled the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, also includes provisions for reserving seats for women in constituencies designated for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). Importantly, the reserved seats for women will undergo rotation after each delimitation exercise. The final step for the Bill to become law is obtaining the President's assent.
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The women's reservation Bill is expected to enhance women's representation in Indian politics, potentially leading to more inclusive governance.
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