Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Calls for 33% Women Seats in Parliament and Assemblies
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said a 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures is a historic necessity amid talks of a government-driven push.
Speaking in New Delhi, Om Birla urged the adoption of a 33% quota for women in both the national Parliament and state assemblies, describing it as a historic need. He linked the proposal to ongoing speculation that the government may revive the women's reservation bill alongside the upcoming delimitation exercise. The speaker emphasized that such a measure would open new pathways for women in political leadership.
Why it matters
A 33% women quota could dramatically increase female representation in India's legislative bodies.
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