The Modi government suffered a rare parliamentary defeat as the women’s quota constitutional amendment failed to win the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. After the setback, the Delimitation Bill and Union Territories Laws Bill were withdrawn. The 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam still stands, but its rollout now hinges on future census and delimitation decisions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticized Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress and the Samajwadi Party for defeating a bill meant to fast-track women’s reservation. He said the legislation would still be implemented eventually, and argued that parties opposing it would pay politically at the ballot box, particularly with women voters. The remarks signal a renewed push for the quota ahead of elections.
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Congress MP K. C. Venugopal has moved a breach-of-privilege notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging Modi made aspersions on opposition MPs in an April 18 address. The claim centers on Modi criticising lawmakers who voted against the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, potentially escalating tensions in Parliament.
India is preparing to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, reserving seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies. The proposal targets the mismatch between women’s strong voter turnout and their limited representation in elected bodies. The government is reportedly reviewing options to expedite rollout, potentially tying it to the 2029 elections.
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