Daily Briefing: Women’s Reservation Bill defeated in Lok Sabha; high-stakes drama unfolds in Parliament
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India's Women's Reservation Constitutional Amendment Bill failed in Lok Sabha for the first time in 12 years. The bill, seeking 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, received 298 votes favouring it against 230 opposing votes. A two-thirds majority was required for passage. The defeat marks significant political drama in Parliament.
Key Entities
Women's Reservation BillLok SabhaConstitutional AmendmentNarendra Modi33% reservation298 votes favour230 votes oppose