Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, passed the women’s reservation bill with an overwhelming majority on Thursday (Sep 21), allowing the 33 per cent of state and central legislature seats to be reserved for women.

Explained | Women’s reservation bill and its impact in Indian electoral democracy

Leaders of Odisha's ruling party Biju Janata Dal (BJD) will meet all national and regional parties to discuss the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Parliament and State Assemblies.

BJD to approach national, regional political outfits on women reservation

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday moved a resolution in the Assembly, seeking 33 per cent reservation for women in legislative assemblies and Parliament.

Naveen Patnaik moves resolution for 33% women reservation in parliament

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