New Delhi, September 20: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Wednesday moved the women's reservation bill for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha, saying it is a step towards women empowerment. It is an important bill, and it will be good if unanimity emerges for its passage, he said. Secular, Socialist Words Omitted in Copies of Constitution Given to MPs in New Parliament Building, Alleges Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury; Calls It 'Deliberate Attempt to Change Constitution' (Watch Video).

Union Law Minister Pushes for Women's Empowerment

Meghwal said an attempt to pass the bill during the UPA rule failed as the legislation lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Perhaps the UPA government was more concerned about remaining in power than passing the important bill, the minister added. The constitution amendment bill was introduced on Tuesday.