Women’s Reservation Bill

Former Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal Criticizes Delay in Women’s Reservation Bill

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Former Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal Criticizes Delay in Women's Reservation Bill, Suggests 2034 Implementation

On September 24, former Union law minister Kapil Sibal criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, claiming the earliest the women’s reservation could be implemented was for the 2034 Lok Sabha elections. He also asserted that it was introduced with a view on the impending Lok Sabha and state elections. Sibal made the comments as part … Read more

Rajya Sabha Approves Historic 128th Amendment Bill for Women’s Reservation in Legislatures

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Rajya Sabha Approves Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023

The Rajya Sabha unanimously approved the Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill 2023, which seeks to reserve one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures, ending the protracted and seemingly endless wait for parliamentary approval for a women’s quota in legislatures. The administration is now free to obtain the President’s consent, a requirement but still … Read more