Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led union cabinet on September 18 approved 33 per cent reservation bill for women in the Parliament.
Modi Cabinet ‘Clears’ Women’s Reservation Bill
The decision was taken in the 90-minute-long union cabinet meeting, which was chaired by PM Modi with top ministers.
The bill proposed sub-reservation for SCs, STs, and Anglo-Indians within the 33 per cent quota. The reserved seats will be rotated after each general election.
As per the bill, one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies will be reserved for women candidates.
Amid speculation that the women’s reservation bill may be tabled in the Parliament, the Congress said it welcomes the reported move.
“We welcome the reported decision of the union cabinet and await the details of the Bill,” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said.
