Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, condemned the Central government's handling of the women's reservation bill, labeling it an unconstitutional maneuver. The bill's rejection by the Lok Sabha, which failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority, is seen as a significant setback for the ruling party and a moment of parliamentary resistance from the INDIA bloc.

• 01Rahul Gandhi accused the government of using unconstitutional tactics regarding the women's reservation bill.
• 02The women's reservation bill was rejected in the Lok Sabha, failing to achieve the required two-thirds majority.
• 03The final vote count was 298 in favor and 230 against the bill.
• 04The rejection of the women's reservation bill also stalled the related Delimitation Bill.
• 05The government expressed disappointment and labeled opposition parties as anti-women.

The rejection of the women's reservation bill impacts the representation of women in legislative bodies, affecting future policies and gender equality initiatives.