Paper: GS – II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Elections, Issue: The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
Context:
The Modi government’s plan to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which reserves one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women.
- The implementation is intrinsically linked to the completion of the delimitation exercise, which will be based on the first Census conducted after the Act’s enactment.
- The government is aiming to roll out the reservation in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Key Highlights:
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: Key Provisions:
- The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, now the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, mandates the reservation of one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, and the Delhi legislative assembly.
This reservation also extends to seats already reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
What are the constitutional changes made by the Women’s Reservation Bill?
- Article 330A: The bill calls for the insertion of Article 330A, which takes its inspiration from Article 330’s provisions on the Lok Sabha’s seat reservations for SCs and STs.
- Article 332A: The article requires the reservation of seats for women in every state Legislative Assembly, as introduced by the bill.
- Changes in Article 239AA: The bill added that the legislation created by parliament shall apply to Delhi, the National Capital Territory, to Article 239AA(2)(b).
The Delimitation Process: A Prerequisite
- The delimitation exercise is crucial for the implementation of the women’s reservation.
- It involves redrawing the boundaries of parliamentary and assembly constituencies to reflect changes in population demographics.
- This process ensures that each constituency has a roughly equal population, maintaining the principle of “one person, one vote.”
Advantages and Issues of the Women’s Reservation Bill:
Conclusion:
- The implementation of the women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies is a significant step towards gender equality in Indian politics. While the 2029 target is ambitious, it is achievable with careful planning, efficient execution, and proactive measures to address potential challenges.
- The successful implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will not only empower women but also strengthen Indian democracy by ensuring more inclusive and representative governance.
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