PM Modi-Led Cabinet Approves Women's Reservation Bill
BJP-led Cabinet approved the Women's Reservation Bill, likely to be introduced in the Special Parliament Session, on September 19. Introduced by the PM Narendra Modi Government, the new Reservation Bill will ensure 33% quota for women in the Lok Sabha and Assemblies. This quota will provide seats for women belonging to SC, ST Tribals and backward classes also, in politics. Cabinet minister, opposition leaders and Congress welcomed the decision.