Understanding the Women's Reservation Bill
The Women's Reservation Bill passes Lok Sabha, a historic moment for Indian gender equality.
Key feature: Bill ensures 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
Women's Reservation Bill extends reservation to SC and ST seats in addition to general seats.
Proposed 15-year reservation cycle with seat rotation after delimitation exercises.
History: Articles 243D and 243T inserted in 1992 Constitution for women's reservation in local bodies.
Past attempts: Bills like Constitution (81st Amendment) and (84th Amendment) faced hurdles and lapsed.
The Women's Reservation Bill aims to break gender barriers in Indian politics.