Union Minister Annpurna Devi said the proposed amendment to the women’s reservation law will boost women’s participation in governance and mark a golden era of development. The move is expected to significantly increase representation in Parliament and state assemblies
The ruling RJD in Bihar on Saturday drew flak over comments of a top leader, who had said the Women's Reservation Bill in its current form would benefit only those wearing "lipstick" and sporting a "bob cut" hairstyle.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the Opposition bloc INDIA supported the Women Reservation Bill half-heartedly as their gestures indicated that their unhappiness.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave credit to the women of the country for the passage of the women's reservation bill in Parliament and said the power of their leadership has been proved in every period in history.
Speaking to press, Dimple Yadav said, You have brought this reservation and when you say that your existence and dominance is based on OBC voters then why do you not want to give political rights to OBC women?
The Bill mandates the reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha. As per the amendment, one-third of the total number of seats in the Lok Sabha will be reserved for women.
