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BJP Calls Special Session to Implement Women's Reservation Law

Parliament will convene a special session to pass amendments necessary to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which reserves one-third of legislative seats for women. The implementation is tied to delimitation, which will proceed using 2011 census data, potentially expanding the Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the proposed legislation as one of the most significant decisions of the century, dedicated to women's empowerment. The bill does not include a quota for Other Backward Classes but will maintain existing reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Key Points: Special Parliament Session for Women's Reservation Bill

  • Special session to amend women's reservation law
  • 33% quota for women legislators
  • Delimitation to use 2011 census data
  • Lok Sabha seats may increase to 816
  • No provision for OBC quota in bill
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Our govt's intention is to ensure justice for women, says BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra

Parliament meets to amend the Nari Shakti Vandan Act for 33% women's quota, using 2011 census data for delimitation.

"Our government's intention is to ensure justice for women and that they receive their rights in a respectful manner. - Manan Kumar Mishra"

New Delhi, April 13

As Parliament is set to meet for a three-day special session from April 16, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manan Kumar Mishra on Monday emphasised that the BJP-led Central government is taking steps to ensure justice for the women.

BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra, while speaking to ANI, said, "Our government's intention is to ensure justice for women and that they receive their rights in a respectful manner...This law was passed by Parliament in 2023. Now, some amendments are necessary, for which this special session has been called. The government is looking to give 33% reservation to women in the right manner..."

The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam ties women's reservation to the new census and delimitation. Due to census delays, the Centre plans to proceed with the 2011 census data for delimitation and implementation of one-third reservation for women legislators.

The Parliament is set to meet for a three-day special session from April 16, to move the Amendment Bill to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 and a Delimitation Bill to implement the one-third reservation for women legislators.

Through the delimitation process, the Lok Sabha seats may increase from 543 to 816 post-amendment. Both bills need to be passed as Constitutional amendments for women's reservation. Keeping up with the status quo, there is no provision for OBC reservation, and SC/ST reservation will continue.

Earlier in the day, a national-level 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' was organised in support of the proposed amendment to operationalise the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is set to take one of the biggest decisions of the 21st century, calling the proposed women's reservation legislation a historic step dedicated to "Nari Shakti," while addressing the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan'.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "Amidst these crucial milestones in the country's journey of development, India is about to take one of the biggest decisions of the 21st century. I am saying with great responsibility that this is one of the important decisions among the important decisions of the 21st century. This decision is dedicated to Nari Shakti. Dedicated to Nari Shakti Vandan."

- ANI

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Rahul R
Good intention, but the implementation is key. Using 2011 census data for delimitation seems problematic. So much has changed in 13 years. Will this truly reflect current demographics and ensure fair representation?
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's impressive to see India taking such a significant constitutional step for gender equality. The scale of increasing Lok Sabha seats is monumental. Wishing success for a smoother legislative process.
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Aditya G
While I support women's reservation, the bill's silence on OBC quota within this 33% is a missed opportunity. It risks becoming a reservation only for women from certain privileged sections. Justice must be for all women, bahuton ka nahi.
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Meera T
Nari Shakti Vandan indeed! This feels like a historic moment my mother and grandmother waited for. Let's hope the women who get these seats are true representatives who understand ground realities and not just party proxies.
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Vikram M
The increase to 816 seats is a massive administrative and financial undertaking. Hope the focus remains on effective governance and not just expanding the political machinery. The devil is in the details of the Delimitation Bill.

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