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The Women's Reservation Bill or the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', guaranteeing quota for women in legislative bodies, was the first Bill to be taken up

In 2010, the Rajya Sabha passed the Women's Reservation Bill during the Congress-led UPA government, but it was never considered in the Lok Sabha and lapsed in the lower House of Parliament.

The womens quota Bill provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha as well as the state legislative assemblies. | Latest News India

The parliament on thursday passed a historic legislation to provide 33 per cent reservation for women in lok sabha and state assemblies. the rajya sabha passed the women’s reservation bill unanimously on thursday with 214 members voting in support and none against. the members welcomed the passing of the bill with thumping of desks. bjp members raised slogans hailing prime minister narendra modi and greeted him. lok sabha passed the bill on wednesday with 454 members voting in favour of the le...

Near unanimous support to Women's Bill tells a larger story: How in age of divides, empowerment of women is an irresistible and unifying force

The Parliament on Thursday passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, commonly known as Women’s Reservation Bill. The Bill was passed unanimously in the Rajya Sabha late on Thursday after over 11 hours of debate that saw participation from members across party lines and the thanksgiving by Prime

Hyderabad: One of the top advocates for a piece of legislation guaranteeing equal or greater representation of women in politics and the country's

The Womens Reservation Bill, which provides 33% reservation for women in Parliament and other law-making bodies, has been passed unanimously in the Rajya Sabha with 214 members voting in support. The bill was also cleared in the Lok Sabha with 454 members voting in favor. Prime Minister Modi urged members to pass the bill unanimously, stating that it would empower women and enhance "Nari Shakti."

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Before the vote, Prime Minister Modi urged Rajya Sabha members to unanimously pass the bill, asserting that it would instill fresh confidence in the country's people.