Women’s Reservation Bill Signed Into Law by President Droupadi Murmu Historic Assent

Women's Reservation Bill Signed Into Law by President Droupadi Murmu Historic Assent

Asif Iqbal | September 29, 2023 | 09:47 PM IST | Breaking News, Delhi | Follow on Google News

Women’s Reservation Bill Signed Into Law by President Droupadi Murmu Historic Assent

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Women’s Reservation Bill, making it law just days after a historic vote. This monumental legislation now provides 33 percent reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar had previously signed the women’s reservation bill earlier in the day before presenting it to President Murmu for her official assent.

Unanimous Approval

The Constitution amendment bill achieved near-unanimous support in the Lok Sabha and unanimous approval in the Rajya Sabha during a special session of parliament earlier this month. This strong bipartisan support underscores the significance and necessity of empowering women in the political arena.

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Implementation Challenges

While the Women’s Reservation Bill is now officially law, its full implementation will require some time. The next census and the subsequent delimitation exercise, which involves redrawing Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies, will determine the specific seats reserved for women candidates. This process ensures a fair and equitable allocation of seats.

A Win for Democracy and Ideology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his belief that meaningful women’s participation in politics is essential for building an inclusive society and strengthening democratic integration. Speaking at a BJP event in Delhi, where he unveiled a statue of party ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary, PM Modi celebrated the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill. He highlighted that this legislative milestone is not only a victory for democracy but also a triumph for the BJP’s ideology, which champions gender equality and equal representation.

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