Women reservation bill to increase Lok Sabha seats set for Parliament test: Can it pass, what it proposes | Explained
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The Women's Reservation Bill aims to increase seats in India's Parliament to 816, granting 33.4% reservation for women, including SC/ST women. The bill, seeking unanimous support from all political parties, could transform the representation landscape post-2029 elections.
India's Union Minister Ramdas Athawale announced the Women's Reservation Bill, which would increase Parliament seats to 816 and reserve 33.4% for women. The bill has been cleared by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and will be discussed in a special Parliament session from April 16-18. Athawale urged political parties to support the bill. The move aims to empower women and increase their role in governance ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The bill promises a substantial boost in female representation. A special Parliament session will be held to pass the bill.
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