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Govt Plans Special Session to Pass Women’s Quota Amendment Bill
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What Happened?
The Indian government is considering a special Parliament session to pass a bill for women's reservation. The BJP-led Centre is confident of securing the necessary votes.
Key points
- The proposed amendment aims to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to a maximum of 850.
- The government expects to secure 15 to 18 more votes than the 361 required for a two-thirds majority.
- The Monsoon Session has been unprorogued for 91 days, surpassing the previous record.
- A similar bill failed to pass during the Budget Session on April 17.
- The new draft proposes retaining the existing seat proportion based on the 1971 Census.
Key insights
- If passed, the amendment may lead to increased political participation of women.
- The government's strategy reflects an attempt to address regional concerns from southern states.
- The prolonged Monsoon Session raises questions about parliamentary procedures.
Why it matters
This amendment could significantly impact women's representation in Indian politics.
Source
Times of India
