Meghwal introduces 3 Bills to advance women’s quota to 2029, says states’ share in expanded Lok Sabha won’t change
Indian Express·20h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced three bills Thursday to advance women's reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies by 2029. The bills increase Lok Sabha strength by 50 percent with one-third seats reserved for women. Meghwal stated each state's proportion of seats remains unchanged. He noted the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was passed in 2023, with implementation now underway after decades of attempts since 1996.
Key Entities
Arjun Ram MeghwalLok SabhaWomen's QuotaNari Shakti Vandan AdhiniyamNarendra ModiParliament