Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:28pm on 17 Apr 2026,Friday Politics
India’s women’s quota bill collapsed in the Lok Sabha after failing to secure the required two-thirds majority, exposing sharp political divides. Despite 298 votes in favour and 230 against, the bill fell short of the 352 needed. The NDA, led by leaders like Amit Shah and Kiren Rijiju, accused the Opposition of harbouring an “anti-women” mindset and sabotaging 33% reservation for women. The Opposition, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, defended their stance, calling the bill “unconstitutional” and procedurally flawed. With both sides claiming moral victory, the issue of women’s political representation is set to remain a central electoral flashpoint. (PC: India Today)
