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Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Targets 33% Women's Quota in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies to Reshape Political Demography

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09 Apr 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:33% reservationConstitution 106th Amendment
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What This Article Covers

1.The Women's Reservation Bill, officially named the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, proposes a 33% quota for women in Parliament and state legislatures.

2.The legislation is framed around three transformative parameters: agency, autonomy, and accessibility, aiming to dismantle social barriers in political life.

3.Evidence from the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments shows women leaders prioritize issues like health, education, and sanitation, leading to more responsive governance.

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The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is a landmark legislation aimed at reserving one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. This move seeks to fundamentally transform India's political demography by addressing structural barriers and promoting inclusive governance, moving beyond symbolic gestures to achieve substantive representation.

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Official Name of BillNari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
Proposed Reservation33% (One-Third) of seats
Key Constitutional Amendments Referenced73rd and 74th Amendments
Key Scholar CitedAmartya Sen

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  • ›Official Name of Bill: Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
  • ›Proposed Reservation: 33% (One-Third) of seats
  • ›Target this Data: 33% (One-Third) reservation for women in legislatures.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Law and Justice (for piloting constitutional amendments).
  • ›Target this Legal Point: The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 is the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which constitutional amendments are most frequently cited as evidence for the positive impact of women's reservation in local governance, as mentioned in the article?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam as discussed in the article:

1. It is officially known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act.

2. The bill proposes reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies.

3. The legislation is rooted in a charity-based approach to women's empowerment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

What is the percentage of seats proposed to be reserved for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies under the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

According to the article, what is the primary transformative objective of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam beyond mere numerical representation?

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