The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has proposed a bill to reserve one-third of seats in the lower house of parliament and state legislative assemblies for women. The proposal, which has faced opposition for decades, requires approval from both houses of parliament and a majority of state legislatures to become law. The timing of the proposal is notable, coming months before the general elections scheduled for May 2024, in which Modi is seeking a third term. The revival of the bill has seen increased chances of approval as opposition has diminished over the years. Women account for almost half of India’s registered voters but are significantly underrepresented in both parliament and state legislatures.