India, April 9 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for the introduction of two bills in the upcoming sitting of Parliament that will pave the way for the implementation of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, and the setting up of a delimitation commission, a person aware of the details said.

According to the person, the Cabinet's sanction came ahead of the sitting of Parliament between April 16 and 18.

The Women's reservation bill or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 that was passed in Parliament in September 2023, stipulates setting aside one third or 33% of the total seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women.

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