Delimitation and Women’s Quota Bill: Why India’s 33% Promise Is Still Waiting
India took a historic step in September 2023 when Parliament passed the Women’s Reservation Bill — officially called the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. It promises to reserve 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for women. But here is the hard truth: this law will not come into effect anytime soon….