Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday announced that the Congress Working Committee (CWC) has demanded the passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill during the special session of Parliament. The CWC, which is the party’s highest decision-making body, made this resolution on the first day of the two-day meeting in Hyderabad.

The resolution specifically mentioned the importance of passing the Women’s Reservation Bill in the special session scheduled to take place from September 18 to 22.

The Women’s Reservation Bill seeks to reserve 33% of seats in Parliament and state legislative assemblies for women. It was first introduced by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in 2008 but has yet to be passed due to the lack of consensus among political parties.

The demand for the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill reflects the Congress party’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment. The bill aims to increase women’s representation in the political decision-making process, which has been historically dominated by men.

If passed, the Women’s Reservation Bill will be a significant step towards achieving gender parity in Indian politics. It will provide more opportunities for women to participate in the democratic process and contribute their perspectives and experiences to policy-making.

However, the bill has faced opposition from some political parties who argue that it could disrupt the existing social and political power dynamics. They believe that women should be elected based on merit rather than through reservation.

It remains to be seen whether the demand for the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill will gain widespread support and result in its successful enactment. The upcoming special session of Parliament will provide an important opportunity for political leaders to come together and address this crucial issue of women’s representation in Indian politics.