Women's Reservation Bill: After the long-desired and promised women's reservation Bill finally saw the light of day, following its passage in both Houses of Parliament.
The Women's Reservation Bill or the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', guaranteeing quota for women in legislative bodies is the first Bill to be taken up for discussion and debate by the new Parliament before its eventual passage on Thursday.
Women's quota Bill first piece of legislation to be passed by new Parliament
The Rajya Sabha passed the women’s reservation bill unanimously on Thursday, with 214 members voting in support and none against.
Following the passage of the bill, which provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha as well as the state legislative assemblies, both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die.
Women's Reservation Bill in 10 points
1. 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 for discussion and debate by the new Parliament before its eventual passage on Thursday.
Historic piece of legislation will bring about a much-needed change to "modern-day leadership"
2. The Upper House on Thursday passed the bill, which provides 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha as well as the state legislative assemblies, unanimously with 214 members voting in support and none against.
3. 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' has already proven its mettle across all walks of life, and it is now imperative that they also participate overwhelmingly in our law-making processes and contribute to our nation's growth in the Amrit Kaal. This Bill will not merely increase the representation of women in the legislature but will inspire all of our women to play a prominent and more significant role in shaping an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
4. Women members from both Houses of Parliament, including PT Usha, and Union Ministers Meenakashi Lekhi and Smriti Irani, were all smiles as they presented a bouquet to Prime Minister Modi on the historic passage of the Bill in Parliament.
5. With the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, India stands at the cusp of a brighter, more inclusive future with our Nari Shakti being at the core of this transformation.
6.A notable feature of Women's Reservation Bill is its commitment to not only reserving seats for women, but also ensuring the implementation of this reservation within the seats allocated for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). This inclusive approach acknowledges the unique challenges faced by women from marginalised communities and empowers them to contribute to shaping their own destinies.
7. Women's Reservation Bill sends a powerful message to our nation and the world at large: India values and reveres the voices and leadership of its women. The Bill also inspires the next generation of women leaders to pursue their aspirations unhindered and to aspire to the highest offices in the land.
8. All members and political parties have played a significant role in empowering women and enhancing 'Nari Shakti'.
9. With the welcoming of Women's Reservation Bill, women can now contribute more significantly to nation-building. Women can also engage more deeply in policy-making and the welfare of the poor and will now have a bigger and more prominent role to play in taking the country to new heights
10. The Rajya Sabha had earlier passed the Women’s Reservation Bill in 2010 during the Congress-led UPA government but it was not taken up in the Lok Sabha and subsequently lapsed in the lower House of Parliament.
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