NDA Leaders Meet in Parliament as Women's Reservation Bill Fails
NDA floor leaders' meet in Parliament, JP Nadda, Shivraj Chouhan among those present
Hindustan Times
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A meeting of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) floor leaders took place in New Delhi, attended by key figures including Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The meeting followed the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill for Women's Reservation in the Lok Sabha, which failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority.
- 01The Constitution Amendment Bill for Women's Reservation was defeated in the Lok Sabha.
- 02298 members supported the bill, while 230 voted against it.
- 03Key NDA leaders present included J.P. Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- 04Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government would not pursue two other related bills.
- 05The meeting aimed to discuss the implications of the bill's failure.
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In a significant meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) floor leaders held in New Delhi, prominent figures such as Union Ministers J.P. Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan gathered to discuss recent legislative developments. This meeting followed the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Amendment Bill, aimed at implementing Women's Reservation in the 2029 general elections. The bill was rejected in the Lok Sabha, with 298 votes in favor and 230 against, failing to achieve the required two-thirds majority. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed the results, stating that the bill did not pass due to insufficient support. Following this, Kiren Rijiju announced that the government would not pursue two other bills related to the matter. The meeting highlighted the NDA's response to the legislative setback and its implications for future policy directions.
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The defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill may affect women's political representation in upcoming elections, impacting voter dynamics and party strategies.
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