Women’s Reservation Bill Defeated in Lok Sabha During Special Session
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The Economic Times
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The Women's Reservation Bill, aimed at reserving seats for women in legislative bodies by 2029, was defeated in the Lok Sabha on April 17, 2026. With 298 votes in favor and 230 against, it fell short of the required two-thirds majority, leading the Union government to halt progress on two related bills.
- 01The Women's Reservation Bill aimed to reserve seats for women in legislatures by 2029.
- 02The bill was defeated with 298 votes in favor and 230 against.
- 03It failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha.
- 04The Union government will not proceed with two related bills.
- 05The government stated that these bills cannot be considered in isolation.
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On April 17, 2026, the Women's Reservation Bill, which sought to reserve seats for women in legislative bodies by 2029, was defeated in the Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament. The bill received 298 votes in support but fell short of the required two-thirds majority, as 230 MPs voted against it. Following the defeat, the Union government announced that it would not advance two related bills, emphasizing that they should not be viewed separately from the Women's Reservation Bill. This decision reflects the ongoing challenges in achieving gender representation in Indian politics, as the bill's failure highlights the complexities surrounding legislative support for women's rights.
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The defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill could hinder progress towards gender equality in Indian politics, affecting women's representation in legislative bodies.
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