Speaking on the Women Reservation Bill, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said, "What about it? It's ours. Apna hain."

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       She made this statement while arriving at the Parliament for the joint session of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, marking the inaugural session in the newly constructed Parliament building.

       ANI reported citing official sources that during a significant meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, the Union Cabinet approved the Women's Reservation Bill (WRB). This crucial bill aims to allocate a 33 percent quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.

       The authority responsible for determining the allocation of reserved seats will be as specified by Parliament.

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       Speaking on the bill, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says “This Bill should have been brought long ago. It was in the BJP's manifesto in 2014, but this is taking place after 9.5 years of Modi Govt. I hope that this will empower women in the right way. I expect that the Bill will be passed as early as possible. I hope this Bill to be implemented in 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 33% of women get elected and take part in the development of the country."