nationalhigh 21 September 2023
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: Women's Reservation Bill Passed
Summary
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (128th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2023) was passed by both houses of Parliament in September 2023. It provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The bill will be implemented after a census and subsequent delimitation exercise. This is a landmark in Indian polity as it amends the Constitution to ensure women's political representation.
📌 Important Facts
- 1128th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2023 (Article 239A + 332A + 330A).
- 233% reservation for women in Lok Sabha + State Assemblies.
- 3Passed by Lok Sabha (454-2) and Rajya Sabha (214-0).
- 4Implementation: after census + delimitation (expected 2029).
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