NEW DELHI -- A bill to reserve a third of India's lower house seats for women has cleared both houses of Parliament, a landmark moment for the country even as parties fight over credit and some complain that the impact will not be felt for years.
Law will reserve one-third of lower house seats -- but not soon
Women walk past India's new Parliament building in New Delhi on Sept. 20. © Reuters
NEW DELHI -- A bill to reserve a third of India's lower house seats for women has cleared both houses of Parliament, a landmark moment for the country even as parties fight over credit and some complain that the impact will not be felt for years.