Government Explores Fast-Track Women's Reservation Act Implementation
The government is considering implementing the Women's Reservation Act before completing the delimitation exercise for Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies. This would require another constitutional amendment. Sources indicate unofficial discussions with opposition leaders are ongoing, and the government seeks to instill confidence in the process.
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The Indian government is contemplating fast-tracking the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act, circumventing the need to complete the post-census delimitation of constituencies for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.
According to sources, while no formal proposals have emerged for the Union Cabinet, there is a possibility of an amendment to the law enacted by the 2023 Parliament. This move could require further constitutional changes, signaling a significant political maneuver.
The deliberations on the Act suggest political maneuvering to enact it ahead of scheduled redistricting, with government sources discussing potential amendments unofficially with opposition leaders. The Act is meant to provide 33% reservation to women but awaits implementation pending constituency re-determination.
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