The Bill seeks to reserve one-third of the seats reserved for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha be reserved for women from these categories. A clause in the Bill also talks about keeping aside, as nearly as possible, one-third of the total seats filled by direct election to the Lok Sabha, for women.
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati welcomed the introduction of the women s reservation bill in the Parliament and urged widespread support for it. | Latest News India
The history of this battle for greater representation calls for a deeper examination of the issue and potential reforms in India s democracy and institutions. | Latest News India