Women’s Reservation Bill: after passing, challenge now to ensure promise translates to equality
Source: The Indian Express
In September, history was made with Parliament passing the Women’s Reservation Bill, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. A compelling imperative for all political parties to acknowledge the importance of the role of women in an inclusive polity, it is a clarion call to women to recognise their agency, assume equal responsibilities as citizens and define their destinies. It is a significant achievement of the women’s movement in the country.
Click here to read the full article published by The Indian Express on 23 October 2023.
In September, history was made with Parliament passing the Women’s Reservation Bill, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. A compelling imperative for all political parties to acknowledge the importance of the role of women in an inclusive polity, it is a clarion call to women to recognise their agency, assume equal responsibilities as citizens and define their destinies. It is a significant achievement of the women’s movement in the country.
Click here to read the full article published by The Indian Express on 23 October 2023.