Context
The implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 (106th Constitutional Amendment) is delayed, with Congress demanding an all-party meeting over lack of clarity on its rollout.
1. Basics of the Act
• Provides 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
• Includes sub-reservation for SC/ST women
• No provision for OBC women reservation
2. Implementation Condition
• To be implemented after:
• Next Census (first Census after the Act – expected 2027)
• Delimitation exercise based on that Census
• Seats will be rotated after delimitation
3. Issues Raised by Congress
• Delay in implementation despite law being passed
• Demand for all-party meeting
• Lack of clear timeline/roadmap
• Concerns over changes in implementation (like rotation method)
