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Athawale says women's quota and delimitation bills will pass soon
The Hindu··16 Jul
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on July 16 said the Women's Reservation Bill and Delimitation Bill will pass in the Monsoon Parliament session. He said the NDA has a two-thirds majority after some TMC and Shiv Sena UBT members supported the alliance. The bills were defeated in April with 298 supporting votes and 230 opposing votes.
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What It Means For You
- Women's reservation in legislatures could take effect from 2029 if the bill passes.
- Lok Sabha seat distribution may change under the delimitation bill.
- Parliament's Monsoon session will test NDA's two-thirds majority on both bills.
What's Happening
- Ramdas Athawale said both bills will pass in the Monsoon session.
- The NDA claims a two-thirds majority after political realignments.
- The bills were defeated in April with 298 votes in favour.
Bills Context
- The Constitution amendment requires 352 votes for two-thirds majority.
- Women's reservation is targeted for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
- Congress, SP and TMC opposed the bills in the April session.
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