Source– The post is based on the article “The women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer” published in “The Hindu” on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Women in politics News- It is disheartening to witness that even 75 years after Independence, Parliament lacks substantial representation of women, with women holding just 14% of… Continue reading The women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer
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Women’s representation in Lok Sabha rises to a record at 14.4%
During the recent 17th Lok Sabha,78 elected women MPs have got elected.This is highest number of women representatives ever. Women will account for 14.39% of the entire strength of the Lower House, which was at 12.5% with a total of 65 women MPs in the previous Lok Sabha. However,the regional parties has the higher ratio… Continue reading Women’s representation in Lok Sabha rises to a record at 14.4%
UN body hails Odisha on women reservation
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has complimented the Odisha government for proposing 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. UN Women is the UN entity working for gender equality and the empowerment of women. In 2018, the Odisha Assembly had passed a resolution by unanimous voice vote for providing 33%… Continue reading UN body hails Odisha on women reservation
