<span style="color: #222222;">The government today said the issue related to increasing women's representation in Parliament and State Assemblies needs careful consideration on the basis of the consensus among all political parties. <br />''<br />''It stressed that consensus among political parties is needed before a bill to amend the constitution is brought in Parliament in this regard. <br />''<br />''This was stated by Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. He was replying to questions about the steps taken by the Government to increase women's representation and introduction of women's reservation bills in Parliament. The Minister asserted that gender justice is an important commitment of the Government.</span><br />
News On AIR | December 9, 2022 1:36 PM
Issue related to increasing women representation in Parliament and State Assemblies needs careful consideration: Govt