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Women's Reservation Bill to Pass with "Good Majority" in Parliament: BJP MP

BJP MP Ujjwal Nikam expressed confidence that the legislation to implement the Women's Reservation Act will pass with a "good majority" in Parliament. The Centre has cleared draft amendment bills, paving the way for implementation in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The proposed amendments include increasing Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with 273 seats reserved for women. Former hockey player Saba Anjum hailed the move as a great opportunity for women's representation in legislative bodies.

Key Points: Women's Reservation Act Implementation Bill to Pass in Parliament

  • Centre clears draft bills to implement Women's Reservation Act
  • Bill aims for 33% quota in Parliament & Assemblies
  • Implementation targeted for 2029 Lok Sabha polls
  • Proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats to 816
  • 273 seats would be reserved for women
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Bill will pass with good majority in Parliament: BJP MP Ujjwal Nikam on Centre clearing draft amendment bills to implement Women's Reservation Act

BJP MP Ujjwal Nikam confident Women's Reservation bill will pass with good majority. Centre clears draft amendments for 33% quota in Lok Sabha.

"This is a very important step taken by PM Modi. Women do not have equality and representation. - Ujjwal Nikam"

Mumbai, April 11

BJP MP Ujjwal Nikam on Saturday praised the Centre for clearing draft amendment bills to implement the Women's Reservation Act, expressing confidence that the legislation would pass with a "good majority" in the Parliament.

"This is a very important step taken by PM Modi. Women do not have equality and representation. PM Modi wanted to give proper representation to women. The bill will pass with a good majority," Nikam told ANI.

Apart from Nikam, former India Hockey player Padma Shri Saba Anjum considered the legislation as a great opportunity towards promoting women's reservation in legislative assemblies.

"This will present a great opportunity for the representation of women. In this day and age, women are no less than men. They will get a good opportunity to go ahead. This will provide a great opportunity for women representation in Parliament and the Assembly. Women will be more vocal and go ahead. Women are not lagging in any field today," Anjum told ANI.

The Centre plans to introduce amendments aimed at increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with a proposal to reserve at least 273 seats for women.

Currently, the Lok Sabha has 543 seats. With a proposed 50 per cent increase, the number of seats will rise to 816, with 273 (about one third) reserved for women.

The Union Cabinet has already approved a draft amendment bill to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, paving the way for its implementation in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The proposed amendment guarantees 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.

The Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023, provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, including reserved quotas for SC/ST women, marking a significant step towards greater gender representation in Indian politics.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I support women's reservation, I hope this doesn't become just a political tool. The focus should be on capable leaders, not just filling seats. Implementation is key.
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Sneha F
As a young woman from a small town, this gives me so much hope! Seeing more women in Parliament will inspire millions of girls like me to dream bigger. 🙌
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Arjun K
Good move, but why wait till 2029? If it's so important, it should be implemented sooner. Also, increasing total seats to 816 seems like a huge expense for taxpayers.
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Meera T
Saba Anjum is right - women are leading in every field from sports to space. It's high time our political landscape reflected that reality. A long-awaited correction!
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Vikram M
The bill will pass easily, no doubt. But the real test will be in 2029 - will parties give tickets to women in winnable seats, or just use this as a formality?

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