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India govt consults on women's quota implementation

The Modi government is holding consultations on implementing women's reservation in parliament, aiming for enactment before 2029.

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The Indian government is moving forward with consultations on implementing a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha. While a private member's bill was recently introduced by DMK MP P. Wilson, the government is now engaging with multiple stakeholders to evaluate different options for the policy. Sources state the administration remains committed to bringing the reservation into effect, with a target for implementation before the 2029 general elections.
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