India's Argument Over Women's Seats in Parliament

Introduction

The Indian government tried to pass a new law. This law wanted to give more seats to women in parliament. However, the law failed. Now, the government and other political groups are arguing.

Main Body

The government wanted to change the rules. They wanted 33 percent of the seats to be for women. To do this, they wanted to increase the total number of seats from 543 to 850. Many people voted 'yes', but not enough people voted 'yes' to change the law. Prime Minister Modi says this is bad for women. He says women need more power. He also says some voting areas are too big. Some leaders have too many voters. He wants to add more seats for everyone. Other leaders disagree. They are the opposition. They say the government is using the women's rule to change the voting maps. They think this will help the north of India and hurt the south of India. These leaders want the women's seats now. They do not want to change the number of seats or the maps.

Conclusion

The government and the opposition do not agree. The government wants more seats first. The opposition wants women's seats now. This is a big problem for India.

Vocabulary Learning

arguing
To speak angrily because you do not agree爭論
Example:The government and other political groups are arguing.
law
A rule made by the government法律
Example:The government tried to pass a new law.
opposition
A group that is against the government反對派
Example:Other leaders disagree. They are the opposition.
power
The ability to control people or things權力
Example:He says women need more power.
seats
A place where a person sits in a meeting or government席位
Example:They wanted 33 percent of the seats to be for women.