Women's Reservation Bill 2023 And Its Influence On Young Women In Politics

Abstract

Women are essential to the progress and development of any nation their underrepresentation in India emphasizes on the need of reservation policies. The Women's Reservation Bill 2023, officially known as 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023' was introduced in Lok Sabha by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghval and it was finally passed on 21 September 2023 from both the houses. It aims to increase the political representation of women to 33% in Parliament, State Legislature and Local Self Government. This bill was passed by 454 votes in Lok Sabha and got all the 215 votes in Rajya Sabha. True representation requires women to occupy 50% of seats in Parliament as political leaders. The Women's Reservation Bill promotes inclusivity and the representation of women in politics. Eventually, it increases the acceptance of women in politics and promotes gender equality. This research Paper seeks to examine the impact of this bill on young women aspiring to enter in politics, as it provides greater leadership opportunities. The Women's Reservation Bill 2023 strengthens democracy by empowering young women and promoting gender equality in India. The Paper also assesses that the bill is expected to increase young women's inclusion in politics. Additionally, it critically examines the impact of Women's Reservation Bill 2023 on young women leaders.

Keywords- Women's Reservation Bill 2023, Political Participation, Political Representation, Reserved Seats, Young Women, Empowerment, Leadership