India Passes Historic Bill Reserving a Third of Parliament Seats for Women

• The lower house of India's parliament passed a bill reserving 33% of its seats for women.
• The bill aims to boost female participation and empowerment in Indian politics.
• Approval is still needed from the upper house and state legislatures before implementation.
• The bill has been two decades in the making, with previous attempts unsuccessful.
• If implemented fully, the quota could significantly increase women's representation from current 15% levels.

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