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Priyanka Gandhi Hails Defeat of Women's Quota Bill as a Win for Democracy
The bill fell short of the two-thirds majority needed, as 298 MPs backed it and 230 opposed it, underscoring opposition resistance to its delimitation link.
- On Friday, the Lok Sabha rejected the Constitution Bill, 2026, after the government failed to secure the required two-thirds majority of 352 votes, receiving only 298 in favor and 230 against.
- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the Centre's proposal as a 'conspiracy' to alter the federal structure, while the Opposition opposed linking women's reservation to delimitation, citing concerns for southern and northeastern states.
- Describing the defeat as a 'victory of democracy,' Gandhi alleged the government's strategy was to 'project the Opposition as anti-women' regardless of outcome, demonstrating unified Opposition strength in Parliament.
- Following the vote, Gandhi demanded immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Act of 2023 on the current size of the Lok Sabha, urging minor amendments rather than further delays for women's rights.
- The Opposition pledged to support women's reservation with a potential 2029 timeline, while the rejection marks a significant setback for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, whom Gandhi accused of 'nefarious attempts.
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Following the defeat of the Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, the war of words between the Congress and the BJP has intensified. Following Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Smriti Irani, representing the BJP, have launched a counterattack in a press conference.
Delimitation–women’s quota link a BJP conspiracy to retain power: Priyanka Gandhi
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Priyanka Gandhi Hails Defeat of Women's Quota Bill as a Win for Democracy
Priyanka Gandhi Hails Defeat of Women's Quota Bill as a Win for Democracy In a powerful statement on Saturday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra praised the defeat of the Centre’s women's quota bill in the Lok Sabha, viewing it as a triumph for democracy and opposition cohesion.She accused the Centre of attempting to alter the country's federal structure through the bill, which was touted as a move for women's empowerment. Gandhi added that …
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