The defeat of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha triggered a sharp political confrontation between the ruling NDA and a united Opposition, exposing deep divisions over women’s representation in Parliament. The bill failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, garnering 298 votes in favour and 230 against—well short of the 352 needed for p
The defeat of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha triggered a sharp political confrontation between the ruling NDA and a united Opposition, exposing deep divisions over women’s representation in Parliament. The bill failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, garnering 298 votes in favour and 230 against—well short of the 352 needed for p
Amid a heated debate during the Parliament special session, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi brought a lighter moment to the Lok Sabha with a humorous remark that left members laughing. While speaking about the role women p
Amid a heated debate during the Parliament special session, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi brought a lighter moment to the Lok Sabha with a humorous remark that left members laughing. While speaking about the role women p
A heated debate unfolded during the Parliament special session as BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused the Congress party of being responsible for the potential loss of seats in southern states under the delimitation process. Speaking in the Lo
A heated debate unfolded during the Parliament special session as BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused the Congress party of being responsible for the potential loss of seats in southern states under the delimitation process. Speaking in the Lo
A heated exchange marked the Parliament special session as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi strongly criticised the BJP during discussions on key legislative issues, including delimitation and the women’s reservation bill. Addressing the Lo
A heated exchange marked the Parliament special session as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi strongly criticised the BJP during discussions on key legislative issues, including delimitation and the women’s reservation bill. Addressing the Lo
Narendra Modi addressed the special Parliament session on April 16, 2026, focusing on the Women’s Reservation Bill and the proposed delimitation exercise. Urging cross-party support for 33% reservation, he stressed that India’s progress depends not only on infrastructure but also on greater participation of women in policymaking. In a notable rema
Narendra Modi addressed the special Parliament session on April 16, 2026, focusing on the Women’s Reservation Bill and the proposed delimitation exercise. Urging cross-party support for 33% reservation, he stressed that India’s progress depends not only on infrastructure but also on greater participation of women in policymaking. In a notable rema
The Women’s Reservation Bill proposes a 33% quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, expected to be implemented from 2029. Initially linked to the 2027 Census and a subsequent delimitation process, the government has now moved to fast-track implementation by using 2011 Census data, effectively delinking it from the 2027 Census timeline. Expansion of Lok Sabha and Representation Concerns
The Women’s Reservation Bill proposes a 33% quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, expected to be implemented from 2029. Initially linked to the 2027 Census and a subsequent delimitation process, the government has now moved to fast-track implementation by using 2011 Census data, effectively delinking it from the 2027 Census timeline. Expansion of Lok Sabha and Representation Concerns
A special three-day session of Parliament from April 16–18, 2026, commenced with the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The proposed legislation seeks to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, with implementation expected from 2029. While the bill has received broad
A special three-day session of Parliament from April 16–18, 2026, commenced with the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The proposed legislation seeks to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, with implementation expected from 2029. While the bill has received broad