Rethinking Women's Reservation Bill–A call for bottom-up empowerment

The Women’s Reservation Bill of 2023 marks a significant stride in Indian politics towards gender parity. While addressing historic underrepresentation, it raises valid concerns about delayed implementation, potential exclusions of marginalised groups like OBCs, and limitations that separate constituencies might impose. Although reservations are a pivotal step, they must be complemented by broader electoral reforms, capacity-building initiatives, and societal changes to ensure genuine empowerment and inclusive representation for women in politics.

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