India's Slow Progress Towards Gender Equality in Parliament
India's parliament has passed a bill reserving a third of its seats in the lower house and state assemblies for women, a significant victory for gender representation in politics. The bill received cross-party support but may take years to implement due to the need for redrawing electoral constituencies after the completion of India's delayed census. Despite not applying to next year's general election, the bill's passage is seen as a boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party. India currently has low female representation in parliament, with women making up only 15% of lawmakers.