The Lok Sabha adjourned till September 20, 2023, after the Centre introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill on September 19, 2023.
The bill seeks to reserve 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures for women. It has been passed by the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament) but is pending in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament). The bill has been named Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
The introduction of the bill in the Lok Sabha is a significant development, and it is hoped that the bill will be passed by both houses of Parliament soon.
The passage of the bill will be a major victory for the cause of women’s empowerment and will help to ensure that women have a greater voice in the decision-making process.