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India to decide women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies

India's government is set to unveil a women's quota bill in a special session starting Thursday, aiming to reserve one-third of parliamentary seats for women. Currently, women hold only 14% of the 543 lower house seats. The proposal has sparked controversy, with opposition leaders alleging the changes are rushed during an election season.

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