Women Reservation Bill Sails Through Lok Sabha | 'Naari Shakti' To Power 2024? | India Upfront

In this episode of India Upfront, Padmaja Joshi discusses the historic women's reservation bill that passed today in Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha has passed the historic women’s reservation bill, which will reserve 33% of seats for women in the Parliament and state assemblies. This is a landmark moment for India’s democracy and women’s empowerment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the passage of the bill and thanked the MPs across party lines for their support. He said that the bill will energize the country’s women's power and enable them to take more responsibility. In this video, we will cover the highlights and details of the bill, the reactions and opinions of various political leaders and parties, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for the implementation of the bill. We will also discuss the impact of the bill on the political and social landscape of India. We have some spokespersons in our panel "We had 454 votes in support of the bill, & Rahul Gandhi said that we just have 3 OBC secretaries out of 90" Sanju Verma, BJP spokesperson. Watch the full episode with Times Now to learn more about the issue. #indiaupfront #padmajajoshi #india-canada_relations #latestnews #timesnow