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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Minister of State Prahlad Singh Patel on Monday posted on social media platform X that the Cabinet has approved the women's reservation bill, but deleted the post within an hour. India News | MoS Prahlad Patel Says Cabinet Clears Women's Reservation Bill, Deletes Post Later.
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Parliament special session: The bill seeking to secure 33% seats for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies is set to be tabled in Lok Sabha Tuesday. | Latest News India
The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Women's Reservation Bill during a meeting convened following Parliament's special five-day session.
The Indian government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to reserve a third of seats in the Lower House and state assemblies for women. The bill, which requires constitutional amendments, is expected to pass Parliament after receiving support from prominent parties. However, its implementation may take a few years, and quotas for women may not come into effect until after the 2026 delimitation exercise. The bill has sparked a battle for political credit, with the Congress and BJP both claiming credit for the move. | Latest News India