Rahul Gandhi Claims Victory Against Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha
We defeated attack on Constitution: Rahul on Women's Reservation Bill
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Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in India's Lok Sabha, declared that the Opposition has thwarted an attempt to alter the Constitution after the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill failed to pass. He criticized the bill as a political maneuver rather than a genuine effort for women's representation.
- 01The Women's Reservation Amendment Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha due to lack of two-thirds majority.
- 02Rahul Gandhi described the bill as an attack on the Constitution, not a true women's reservation initiative.
- 03Opposition parties expressed doubts about the government's intentions behind the bill.
- 04The government has decided not to pursue two related bills following the defeat.
- 05Gandhi urged Prime Minister Modi to introduce a genuine Women's Reservation Bill for immediate implementation.
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On Friday, the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill, aimed at implementing women's reservation from the 2029 general elections, was defeated in India's Lok Sabha. Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition) stated that this failure represents a victory against an 'attack on the Constitution.' He criticized the bill as a tactic to alter India's political structure rather than a sincere effort to promote women's representation. The voting results showed 298 members in favor and 230 against, failing to meet the required two-thirds majority. Opposition members, including Congress MP Mallu Ravi, questioned the government's motives, suggesting the bill was introduced without the necessary support. Following the defeat, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the government would not pursue two related bills. Gandhi called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present a genuine Women's Reservation Bill for immediate implementation, promising full support from the Opposition.
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The failure of the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill means that women's representation in Indian politics will not be addressed through this proposed legislation, potentially delaying progress on gender equality in governance.
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