{"id":115320,"date":"2026-04-16T19:53:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=115320"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:53:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:23:50","slug":"womens-reservation-bill-key-to-gender-equality-says-meghwal-in-lok-sabha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=115320","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Reservation Bill Key to Gender Equality, Says Meghwal in Lok Sabha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>New Delhi, April 2026 :<\/strong> Union Minister of State for Law and Justice <strong>Arjun Ram Meghwal<\/strong> on Thursday initiated a crucial debate in the Lok Sabha on a set of Bills concerning women\u2019s reservation and delimitation, asserting that the proposed constitutional amendment would mark a decisive step toward achieving gender equality in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening the discussion, Meghwal emphasised that the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, is aimed at strengthening women\u2019s participation in legislative bodies and ensuring equitable representation. Drawing inspiration from <strong>B. R. Ambedkar<\/strong>, he highlighted the foundational importance of women\u2019s progress in societal advancement. Quoting Ambedkar, Meghwal said the development of any community is best measured by the progress of its women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minister also referred to the vision of former President <strong>A. P. J. Abdul Kalam<\/strong>, noting that the idea of reserving seats for women had long been anticipated. He remarked that Kalam had once expressed confidence that allocating 33 per cent reservation for women was inevitable, adding that the time for its implementation had now arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meghwal credited Prime Minister <strong>Narendra Modi<\/strong> for taking what he described as a \u201chistoric step\u201d in pushing forward the legislation. He said the Bill would ensure that women play a more substantial role in governance and policymaking at both national and state levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Detailing the provisions, the minister stated that the strength of the Lok Sabha is proposed to be increased significantly. According to him, the total number of seats would rise by nearly 50 per cent to 815, out of which 272 seats would be reserved for women, in line with the one-third quota envisioned under the legislation. He clarified that this expansion would ensure that no existing seats are reduced, and no state or male Member of Parliament would lose representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meghwal further explained that the implementation of the reservation provisions would be linked to the completion of the next Census and the subsequent delimitation exercise, ensuring a systematic and fair transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier in the day, Parliamentary Affairs Minister <strong>Kiren Rijiju<\/strong> informed the House that an extended debate would take place on all three related Bills. He added that discussions would continue in detail, with voting on the proposed legislations scheduled for Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The debate marks a significant moment in India\u2019s legislative process, as Parliament deliberates on measures that could reshape political representation and advance gender inclusivity in governance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi, April 2026 : Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday initiated a crucial debate in the Lok Sabha on a set of Bills concerning women\u2019s reservation and delimitation, asserting that the proposed constitutional amendment would mark a decisive step toward achieving gender equality in India. 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