Women's Quota Bill: History Made In Lok Sabha | Read
The historic bill providing 33 per cent reservation to women in parliament and state assemblies was passed in the Lok Sabha today after hours of fierce debate. This is the first time the bill was introduced and passed in the lower house. The bill was passed through voice vote in new parliament during a five-day special session called on the occasion of 75 years of Indian Independence. The bill was passed with the support of 454 MPs. Only Two MPs voted against it. The bill will be presented in Rajya Sabha tomorrow, the Day Four of the special session.
