The Women's Reservation Bill Takes Center Stage in India's Parliament

 

Introduction of the Bill: The Women's Reservation Bill, which aims to provide a 33 per cent quota for women in both the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and state legislative assemblies, has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.

Historic Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to September 19 as a "historic day" when the Bill was introduced during an ongoing special session of Parliament.

Long-Pending Bill: The Women's Reservation Bill has been pending for nearly three decades and has now been presented for consideration in Parliament.

Appeal for Bipartisan Support: Prime Minister Modi urged the Opposition and all lawmakers to unanimously support the Bill, emphasizing its significance in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.

Women-Led Development: The government sees this constitutional amendment as a crucial step towards advancing the vision of women-led development.

Support for the Bill: Prime Minister Modi called for the support of lawmakers, emphasizing the importance of the Bill in addressing the long-standing issue of women's underrepresentation in politics and governance.

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