Congress Issues Directive for All Lok Sabha MPs to Attend Special Parliamentary Session

The Budget session of Parliament has been extended with a special three-day sitting scheduled from April 16 to April 18. This additional session will focus on discussing proposed amendments to the Womens Reservation Act, which is set to come into effect in 2029.

The Womens Reservation Act aims to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, promoting gender equality in political representation. The proposed amendments are expected to address various aspects of the act, including provisions for implementation and possible adjustments based on feedback from stakeholders.

This extension reflects the governments commitment to advancing womens participation in the political sphere, a topic that has garnered significant attention and support across various sectors of society. The outcome of these discussions could have a lasting impact on the political landscape in India in the years leading up to the acts implementation.