PM Modi says Parliament set to amend Women’s Reservation Act for 2029 rollout
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India's Parliament is set to amend the Women's Reservation Act for implementation in 2029, a move that will reserve one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the contributions of women in governance and asserted that many are ready for bigger roles.
India's Parliament will meet to amend the Women's Reservation Act. The amendment will reserve one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The law was introduced in 2023 and passed unanimously by all parties. The government is holding a special sitting to pass the amendments. The changes will ensure an increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816, with 273 reserved for women. The amendment aims to strengthen the country's democracy through women's participation.
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