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Women’s Reservation Bill Explained: Why It’s Back And What Changes Before 2029 Elections

| Apr 16, 2026, 11:16:18 PM | TOI.in
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On the opening day of Parliament’s special session, the Women’s Reservation Bill has returned to the spotlight—despite already being passed in 2023. The proposed law guarantees 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, potentially increasing representation from around 15% to nearly one-third.However, a key roadblock remains. The original law ties implementation to delimitation and the next Census—effectively delaying it. The government now aims to remove this condition to ensure the quota is implemented by the 2029 general elections.While most parties support women’s reservation, the opposition has raised concerns over timing—calling it politically motivated amid ongoing state elections—and flagged deeper issues with the Delimitation Bill. Southern states fear losing representation, while demands for OBC quota within the bill continue to grow.With protests from DMK and debates around federal balance intensifying, the bill is no longer just about representation—it has become a larger political and structural question.If passed without conditions, this could mark one of the biggest shifts in India’s electoral landscape in decades.

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