Mumbai, September 19: The Narendra Modi-led government introduced the new Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha of the new Parliament building today, September 19. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the bill in the first sitting of Lok Sabha in the new Parliament building. Also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the Women's Reservation Bill proposes to increase women's seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Speaking about the Women's Reservation Bill, Meghwal said that the number of seats for women in Lok Sabha will increase to 181 once the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is passed. As the government prepares to pass the bill, here's what we know about the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Bill. Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: Modi Government Introduces New Women's Reservation Bill in First Sitting of Lok Sabha in New Parliament Building (Watch Video).

All You Need To Know About the Women's Reservation Bill:

  • The Women's Reservation Bill will also be known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.

  • The Women's Reservation Bill seeks to provide a 33 percent quota for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

  • The Women's Reservation Bill, or Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, has been approved by the Union Cabinet led by PM Narendra Modi.

  • The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is yet to be passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha; PM Modi requested all MPs to pass the bill unanimously.

  • Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the number of seats for women in Lok Sabha will increase to 181 once the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is passed.

  • Speaking about "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam", PM Modi said that the bill will ensure more women become members of Parliament and the state legislative assemblies.

  • While the bill is expected to be passed smoothly by both houses, the bill will only come into effect after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

  • Some reports also suggest that the Women's Reservation Bill or Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will likely be implemented by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

  • Once the bill is passed and becomes an act, the law will be in force for a period of 15 years. Women's Reservation Bill: DCW Chief Swati Maliwal Welcomes Modi Government's Decision, Says 'Hope People Like Brij Bhushan Will Now Be Replaced by Women in Parliament'.

The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, if passed, will raise the number of women members in Lok Sabha to 181 from 82 at present. As per reports, the discussion to pass the Women's Reservation Bill, aka Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, will be held in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, September 20, while the bill will be discussed in the Rajya Sabha on September 21.

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