Women’s Reservation Bill: Why BJP Is Pushing It Ahead of 2029 Polls
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The Indian government is pushing to amend the Women's Reservation Bill ahead of the 2029 polls, aiming to maximize political gains. The bill reserves 33 percent seats in legislative bodies for women, and its implementation is now expected to be faster than initially planned.
The Indian government is set to amend the Women's Reservation Bill. The bill aims to reserve 33 percent seats in legislative bodies for women. The government wants to implement the bill ahead of the 2029 polls. The bill was passed in 2023, but its implementation was delayed due to delimitation issues. The government is now using the 2011 Census for delimitation to minimize friction with southern states. The move is seen as an attempt to gain political advantage ahead of the 2029 elections.
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