The Indian government has opposed a petition to implement a law reserving one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women, contending that it does not argue how the constitutional amendment violates the basic structure of the Constitution. The petition seeks the implementation of the law before the 2024 general elections. The government has requested two weeks to respond to the petition. The Supreme Court has agreed to issue a formal notice to the government and has adjourned the matter for three weeks. | Latest News India
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Pitching for immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, which was passed by Parliament during the Special Session last week, Congress will be holding 21 press conferences in 21 cities to expose the "treachery" by the Narendra Modi government at the Centre. 🗳️ ‘Twenty One Cities. Twenty One Women Leaders. One Agenda’, Congress To Hold Press Conferences To Highlight Narendra Modi Government’s ‘Treachery’ Over Women’s Reservation Bill.