Women's reservation won't have to wait for long, says Law Minister Meghwal
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has stated that the women's quota law for 33% reservation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies will be implemented before the 2029 elections. Despite a recent setback in Parliament where a related amendment was defeated, the government remains committed to advancing women's representation. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of this law and criticized the opposition for obstructing its passage.
- ▪The women's quota law aims to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
- ▪The amendment to the women's quota law was defeated in the Lok Sabha due to the government's lack of a two-thirds majority.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi expressed determination to empower women and criticized the opposition for their role in blocking the bill.
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Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has said that the women's quota law providing 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies “won't have to wait for long”, as he indicated that it would be in place before the 2029 parliamentary polls.In an exclusive interview with PTI on Thursday (May 28, 2026), the law minister also said that a lot of things will happen before the next Lok Sabha elections. “Therefore, we will not let the Nari Shakti Vandan wait for long. The country also does not want the Nari Shakti Vandan (women's reservation law) to wait for long,” he asserted.Mr.
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