What is the official name of the women’s reservation bill?
The official name of the women’s reservation bill is “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.”
The official name of the Women’s Reservation Bill is the “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.” This legislation, formally known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Act, 2023, seeks to reserve one-third (33%) of the total seats in the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and Delhi Assembly for women. The bill includes provisions for reservation within seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as well. It was passed by both houses of Parliament in 2023 and received the President’s assent, marking a significant step for women’s political representation in India.
