Women's quota in Parliament likely from 2029 Lok Sabha Elections: Report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government is planning to roll out reservation of seats of women in Parliament and state assemblies in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, according to a report in The Indian Express.
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, or the Women's Reservation Bill, reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and Assemblies.
The women's reservation bill is linked to the delimitation process. We are aiming to roll it out in the next election.
"The Census has been announced. Other steps will follow. The women's reservation bill is linked to the delimitation process. We are aiming to roll it out in the next election," the report said quoting a source.
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