India to pass historic bill reserving 33% seats for women in parliament.

India will hold a special parliamentary session April 16 to pass a bill establishing 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies starting with the 2029 elections. The legislation, seen as a historic step toward gender equality, was praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a reflection of women's contributions and a fulfillment of the nation's commitment to inclusive democracy.