In a historic moment, the Lok Sabha in India has passed the Women’s Reservation Bill, officially known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. This groundbreaking legislation grants women 33 percent reservation in both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his enthusiasm, emphasizing that this move brings India one step closer to historical change and recognizing the long-overdue rights of Nari Shakti, referring to women. Pradhan extended his congratulations to the women of India and hailed this milestone in parliamentary democracy, foreseeing a new era of women-led development. He also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his parliamentary colleagues for their contributions to this significant achievement, emphasizing PM Modi’s unwavering determination as instrumental in making this milestone a reality.

The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, was passed after a reply by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. During the passage, a division took place, with an overwhelming 454 members voting in favor of the legislation and only two against it. Opposition members’ proposed amendments were rejected, and voting occurred on various clauses of the bill. This historic move signifies a significant step towards gender equality and political representation for women in India, marking a momentous occasion in the nation’s legislative history.