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Women’s Reservation Bill: after passing, challenge now to ensure promise translates to equality

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October 24, 2023

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.

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Bijayalaxmi Nanda & Nupur Ray

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.

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Author
Bijayalaxmi Nanda & Nupur Ray

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