Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:51am on 17 Apr 2026,Friday India
The Women Reservation Act, 2023—also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam—has officially come into force from April 16, 2026, following a government notification. The constitutional amendment aims to reserve 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women, including quotas for SC and ST women. However, implementation will take effect only after the next Census and delimitation exercise, likely impacting elections from 2029 onward. The move is seen as a landmark step toward gender equality in Indian politics, though debates continue over its timing and execution. (PC: PTI)
