Women Reservation Bill
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'We have defeated this attack on the Constitution': Rahul Gandhi on women quota bill failure
India | Apr 17, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTThe Lok Sabha rejected the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement women’s reservation from 2029 after Opposition parties voted against it. Rahul Gandhi termed the proposal an attack on the Constitution and offered support for implementing the 2023 version immediately.
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Constitution Amendment Bill linked to women's reservation defeated in Lok Sabha by 298-230 votes
India | Apr 17, 2026, 11:25 PM ISTSoon after the defeat of Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju termed the outcome “unfortunate” and said two related bills on Union Territories and delimitation, which were intrinsically linked to the constitutional amendment, have also been stalled.
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INDI alliance against women's reservation: Amit Shah tears into Opposition in Lok Sabha
India | Apr 17, 2026, 07:15 PM ISTClarifying the purpose of these bills, Amit Shah said the first purpose is that the Constitution, which empowers women, should be implemented in a timely manner..., and that the 2029 elections should be held with women’s reservation in place.
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Kangana mocks Rahul Gandhi after his Parliament speech: 'It was such a headache to listen to him'
India | Apr 17, 2026, 11:26 PM IST"It was such a headache to listen to him. He is going through his childhood traumas. It was a nuisance. The Chair also asked him to stop. He has made a mockery of the Parliament,” Kangana said.
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Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over women's quota bill: 'Anti-national act, bid to change electoral map'
India | Apr 17, 2026, 03:38 PM ISTSpeaking during the debate on the bill in Lok Sabha, Gandhi said the first truth is that this is not a women's bill. This has nothing to do with the empowerment of women.
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PM Modi urges MPs to vote in favour of women's quota bill: 'On behalf of nation's Nari Shakti...'
India | Apr 17, 2026, 02:25 PM ISTIn a post on X, PM Modi said, "Please, after due consideration and with complete sensitivity, take a decision and vote in favour of women's reservation".
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Women's Reservation Act comes into force even as Lok Sabha votes on bill's amendment today
India | Apr 17, 2026, 09:32 AM ISTPassed by Parliament in September 2023 as the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, the law mandates one third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.
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Aaj Ki Baat : To whom did Modi issue a blank check on women's reservation?
Aaj Ki Baat | Apr 17, 2026, 03:13 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all parties to cooperate in clearing the way for 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Support the Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced by the government. This benefits everyone.
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Muqabla : 33% Women's Reservation: Who's with Modi, whose intentions are flawed?
News | Apr 17, 2026, 03:25 AM ISTHalf the population, full rights—these words have only been heard in political rhetoric until now, but now the Indian Parliament is on the verge of creating history. Three bills related to women's reservation have been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Opposition is trapped on women's reservation bill ?
Kurukshetra | Apr 17, 2026, 03:19 AM ISTParliament is about to make history. Half the population is about to get their rights. All three bills related to women's reservation have been introduced in the Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Modi participated in the discussion and, calling women's reservation a necessity.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 16, 2026
India | Apr 16, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took potshots at the opposition parties who are opposing the Delimitation Bill which is being discussed in the Lok Sabha along with the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.
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Amit Shah says delimitation will benefit southern states, shares state-wise seat breakdown
India | Apr 16, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThe remarks followed after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to mandate 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state/UT Assemblies was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday after a division of votes.
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Priyanka supports women's reservation but questions govt's intent: 'Even Chanakya would be shocked'
India | Apr 16, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTTaking a dig at the Central government, Priyanka Gandhi said that while PM Modi claims he does not want credit, women cannot be misled. She also asserted that the issue goes beyond political claims and questioned the intent behind the Bill.
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'Women's reservation bill not to favour any single party, no state will face injustice': PM Modi
India | Apr 16, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTParliament witnessed an important debate on the women's reservation bill, with PM Modi calling it a transformative step for India's future. He advised political parties to support the bill fully, warning that opposing it would lead to electoral consequences.
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BJP avoiding caste census under guise of women's quota: Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha
India | Apr 16, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTThe SP leader also said that his party supports the idea of women’s reservation but raised concerns over its implementation and intent. He alleged that the government was trying to overlook women from backward and marginalised communities.
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Women's quota and delimitation bills tabled: How numbers stack up in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha
India | Apr 19, 2026, 10:30 AM ISTThe discussion is expected to be intense, as several opposition parties have already expressed their disagreement with parts of the plan. While most parties agree with the idea of reserving seats for women, they have argued that it should be implemented without delimitation.
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Why the Delimitation Bill is key to making women's reservation a reality | EXPLAINED
Explainers | Apr 16, 2026, 10:06 AM ISTBy expanding the total number of seats, the government aims to implement the 33 per cent women’s quota in the 2029 general elections without cutting existing seats held by men, a move designed to reduce internal political friction.
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Parliament session Highlights: Shah says southern states will not face any discrimination
India | Apr 16, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTThe government has introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, along with the Delimitation Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. A major proposal is to increase the total number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to a maximum of 850, with 815 seats allocated to states and 35 to UTs.
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'Historic step for empowerment to be taken today': PM Modi on Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament
India | Apr 16, 2026, 09:03 AM ISTPM Modi is scheduled to address the Lok Sabha on the Women’s Reservation Constitutional Amendment Bill today as the Parliament convenes for a special session.
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Major uproar expected in Parliament today as Centre, Opposition set to clash on delimitation
India | Apr 16, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTThe core issue is delimitation, which the Opposition argues will reduce representation for southern states while favouring northern ones. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposes the expansion of the Lok Sabha and amends Articles 81 and 82.