New Delhi: In a development, an important bill called the “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam “, also known as the Women’s Reservation Bill, was introduced in the Lok Sabha during a parliamentary session. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal presented the bill in the inaugurated Parliament building. This groundbreaking legislation proposes a reservation of 33 per cent for women in both the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.
It is worth noting that the implementation of this legislation depends on the completion of the delimitation exercise, which is expected to take place after the census following 2026.
The Women’s Reservation Bill aims to allocate 33 per cent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha state legislative assemblies and Delhi assembly. It’s important to clarify that this reservation does not apply to Rajya Sabha or state Legislative Councils.
Within this proposed quota, one-third of reserved seats will be dedicated to women from Castes and Scheduled Tribes, ensuring representation.
The activation of seat reservations will come into effect after the delimitation process following figures from the census conducted after 2026 are published. Additionally, a rotation system for these reserved seats will be established after each subsequent delimitation exercise.
Moreover, the law states that it is not allowed for two female Members of Parliament to compete for the constituency. However, it’s important to note that the bill does not have any provisions for reserving seats for women from the Backward Classes.