Government Engages Opposition on Women's Reservation Bill Implementation
Government sends feelers to Opposition on women’s quota law implementation
The Hindu
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The Indian government is consulting Opposition leaders regarding an amendment to expedite the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, formally known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act. This legislation aims to reserve 33% of seats for women in legislative bodies, having been passed by Parliament on September 21, 2023.
- 01The government is seeking to amend the timeline for the Women's Reservation Bill implementation.
- 02The Bill reserves 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
- 03Parliament passed the Bill on September 21, 2023, during a special session.
- 04The Lok Sabha approved the Bill with 454 votes in favor.
- 05The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill unanimously with 214 votes.
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The Indian government has initiated discussions with various Opposition leaders to gather their views on expediting the implementation of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, commonly known as the Women's Reservation Bill, 2023. This legislation aims to reserve 33% of seats in directly elected legislative bodies, including the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, for women. The Bill was successfully passed by Parliament during a special session on September 21, 2023, marking the first legislative activity in the new Parliament building. In the Lok Sabha, the Bill received overwhelming support with 454 votes in favor and only two against, while the Rajya Sabha unanimously approved it with 214 votes in favor. The government's outreach to the Opposition reflects its commitment to advancing women's representation in Indian politics.
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If implemented, this amendment could significantly enhance women's political representation in India, influencing policy decisions and governance.
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