Centre Issues Gazette Notification on Women’s Reservation Act

The central government has announced that the Women’s Reservation Act has come into effect from yesterday. In this regard, a gazette notification was issued at midnight, marking the official implementation of the law. This move is being seen as a significant step towards enhancing women’s representation in the country’s political system.

To overcome technical issues, the government released the gazette notification at midnight, clearly specifying April 16, 2026, as the date on which the Women’s Reservation Act comes into force. With this announcement, the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the law has been resolved.