The 106th Amendment Act, 2023 provided for one-third reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha and State assemblies. The goal was to increase women participation in politics and work on overcoming the challenges associated with the patriarchal political landscape. The 106 Amendment of Indian Constitution Act was passed in 2003 to address issues related to political representation and the functioning of local self-government bodies, particularly Panchayats (rural governance institutions) and Municipalities (urban governance institutions). THE CONSTITUTION (ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH AMENDMENT ) ACT, 2023 Act 106 of 2023 Published in Gazette of India on 28 September 2023 Assented to on 28 September 2023 Commenced on 28 September 2023 [This is the version of this document from 28 September 2023.] [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.] Finally, in September 2023, this Amendment was passed by both Houses of Parliament with resounding support, marking a major victory for gender equality and inclusive governance in India .
