The new preparations of the Central Government regarding women’s reservation have intensified the stir in political circles. According to sources, the government is working on a new bill, in which a proposal has been made to increase the total seats of Lok Sabha from 543 to 816. In this proposed structure, about 273 seats are being said to be reserved for women.
New system will be implemented on the basis of 2011 census
According to sources, a plan to implement this new system on the basis of 2011 census is under consideration. It is being told that the government has also held a meeting with the opposition leaders on this issue, so that a broad consensus can be reached. Although no official announcement has been made on this proposal yet, its discussion has intensified in political circles.
The Women’s Reservation Act has already been passed by the Parliament, but the condition for its implementation was linked to a new census and delimitation. Now this initiative of the government is being seen as a strategy to take the same process forward. The issue of possible expansion of Lok Sabha seats is not limited to women representation only, but it can also affect the political balance and parliamentary structure.
Opposition parties raised questions
It is not yet clear when and how this process will be implemented, but the government is taking rapid steps in this direction. Considering the increasing role of women voters, the issue of reservation can become an important election agenda for the parties. From social point of view, women’s reservation is considered a big step towards political empowerment. Supporters say that this will increase women’s participation in Parliament and strengthen their perspective in policy making. At the same time, some opposition parties have also raised questions on linking it with census and delimitation.
Politically, this issue can affect the upcoming election strategies. At present, talks are going on between the government and the opposition regarding this proposal. In the coming time, it will become clear in which direction the new outline of expansion of Lok Sabha seats and women’s reservation will take the country’s politics. It is certain that this proposal has given rise to a new debate from Parliament to the public.