Mehrotra said that just by changing the nomenclature, the BJP will not be able to fool the women of the country.

Shillong, Sept 21: The Rajya Sabha passed the Women's Reservation Bill on Thursday, paving the way for it to become an Act. The historic bill...

The Bill was brought in as soon as the proceedings started in the new Parliament House on Tuesday. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced this bill.

The Women's Reservation Bill has been named the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Bill'.

Conrad welcomes Women’s reservation Bill, reminds of Meghalaya’s matrilineal culture

Reacting on the development, CM Sangma said he is happy about the bill as he believes in women empowerment and the State, which follows a matrilineal system, already socially empowers women.

Women’s Reservation Bill-ko Union Cabinet-ni pass ka·ahani gimin an·tangni kusi ong·aniko parakatengon, Meghalaya a·dokara me·chikrangko skang dongipa a·dok ong·e aro ua an·tangba me·chikrangna cholko on·chengna sikgipa mande ong·e da·alo ia Bill-ko pass ka·ahani gimin namen kusi ong·a ine a·dokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma parakataha.

This Bill seeks to provide 33 per cent quota for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Sangma emphasised the importance of pursuing the legislative process to secure unanimous passage at the national level.

Meghalaya's senior female legislator, Ampareen Lyngdoh, expressed her excitement over the Union cabinet passing the Women's Reservation Bill, which will reserve 33% of the seats for women in the Lok Sabha as well as assembly legislative seats.