New Delhi: In a significant development, all major political parties in India have come together to push for the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the upcoming Parliament session. The bill, which seeks to reserve one-third of seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women, has been pending for over two decades.
At an all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, leaders of all major parties expressed their support for the bill. The Prime Minister himself said that the government is committed to passing the bill and that it is a matter of national importance.
The Congress, which is the main opposition party, has also said that it is fully behind the bill. Congress President Sonia Gandhi said that the bill is a long overdue step towards ensuring gender equality in India.
Other parties that have expressed their support for the bill include the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Trinamool Congress (TMC), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPM.
The passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill would be a major victory for the women’s movement in India. It would also be a significant step towards ensuring gender equality in the country.
Background of the Women’s Reservation Bill
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The Women’s Reservation Bill, also known as the Constitution (108th Amendment) Bill, 2008, is a proposed amendment to the Constitution of India that would reserve one-third of seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women. The bill was first introduced in the Lok Sabha in 1996, but it has been pending since then.
The bill has been supported by women’s groups and activists for many years. They argue that the bill is necessary to ensure gender equality in India. They also point out that women are underrepresented in all levels of government in India.
However, the bill has also been opposed by some groups. Some people argue that the bill would lead to the creation of a separate women’s electorate. Others argue that the bill would not be effective in improving the lives of women.
Significance of the all-party meeting
The all-party meeting convened by the Prime Minister on Friday is a significant development because it shows that there is a broad consensus among political parties in favor of the Women’s Reservation Bill. This consensus is important because it will make it easier for the government to pass the bill in Parliament.
The fact that the Prime Minister himself has expressed his support for the bill is also a positive sign. This shows that the government is committed to passing the bill and that it is a matter of national importance.
Conclusion
The passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill would be a major victory for the women’s movement in India. It would also be a significant step towards ensuring gender equality in the country. The all-party meeting convened by the Prime Minister on Friday is a positive development because it shows that there is a broad consensus among political parties in favor of the bill.
