Indian Parliament Adjourns After Women's Reservation Bill Fails
Parliament adjourns sine die as Government shelves delimitation bill after women’s quota setback
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The Indian Parliament adjourned sine die after the government shelved its delimitation bill following the failure of the women's reservation bill. The amendment aimed to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies but fell short of the required majority, concluding a politically charged Budget session.
- 01The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die after the Budget session.
- 02The women's reservation bill failed to pass, securing only 278 votes in favor.
- 03The government decided to shelve the delimitation bill due to the setback.
- 04The women's reservation amendment aimed to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816.
- 05Political focus will now shift to upcoming elections in four states and one union territory.
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The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha of India adjourned sine die on Saturday, marking the end of the Budget session amid political turmoil. This decision followed the government's shelving of the delimitation bill after the women's reservation bill was defeated. The amendment sought to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by 2029, increasing the number of seats from 543 to 816. However, it received only 278 votes in favor against the required two-thirds majority, with 211 votes against. The government's move to halt the delimitation proposal reflects the ongoing political challenges, particularly the lack of consensus among parties. As the session concludes, attention will turn to the government's future legislative actions and the forthcoming elections in four states and one union territory.
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The failure of the women's reservation bill may affect women's political representation in India, delaying efforts to enhance their participation in governance.
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