The long-stalled Women’s Reservation Bill has been given fresh life by the Indian government, earning praise from notable people like former India cricket captain Mithali Raj. In order to achieve gender parity in India’s political system, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam bill seeks to reserve 33 percent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
The legislation was the first to be introduced at the newly inaugurated Parliament building in New Delhi, and it was done so by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
A nationwide outpouring of gratitude for this development has been sparked, with Mithali Raj leading the chorus of adoration.
I commend our Prime Minister and our government for the Women’s Reservation Bill,” she said. The percentage of women in government will rise with the 33 percent (reservation)… It’s a terrific move. We are all really thrilled,” the speaker told ANI.
Since its initial introduction in 1996, the Women’s Reservation Bill has been a divisive topic. Due to a lack of political agreement, particularly in light of the demand for a “quota within quota” by many regional parties, it sat idle for 27 years.
This time, though, the measure appears to be on track for swift passage as the majority of parties come together in favor of securing one-third female participation in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures.
It’s important to remember that the measure won’t go into force until the delimitation process is finished, which entails redistricting based on post-bill census data. This indicates that it won’t be in effect in 2024 for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The political and sporting titans of India are aware of this moment’s symbolic value, though.
“As a woman of India, getting to witness something like this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I am grateful to PM Modi for launching a discussion on such important issues,” former Rajya Sabha member Mary Kom said when expressing her opinions. Anju Bobby George, a former Indian athlete, praised the government’s proposal in a same way and said, “The women’s reservation is important for women’s empowerment.”
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