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Women’s Quota Law in Union Territories
April 21 , 2026
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- Women’s quota law came into effect in the Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Puducherry from 17 April 2026.
- The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, provides 1/3 reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.
- Similar provisions for J&K and Puducherry were made through separate amendment laws in 2023.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a gazette notification to implement the law.
- The reservation will become effective after delimitation based on the Census 2027.
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